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Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
You can flat-tow (all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain/transmission configuration) your disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) under the following conditions:
Emergency Towing
WARNING:
If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock make sure the ignition is in the accessory or on position when being towed. |
You can flat-tow (all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain/transmission configuration) your disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) under the following conditions:
- Your vehicle is facing forward so you tow it in a forward direction.
- You place the transmission in position N. If you cannot place the transmission in position N, you may need to override it. See Transmission.
- Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
- Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note:
Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control.
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. These guidelines are to make sure you do not damage the transmission during towing.
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L Engine
Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. You must place the front wheels on a two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider.
All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground), as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot tow your vehicle.
Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine
You can tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground using the Neutral Tow feature, or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider.
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground:- Tow only in the forward direction.
- Release the parking brake.
Neutral Tow
Enter Neutral Tow mode by doing the following:
- Put the ignition in accessory mode by pressing the engine START button without pressing the brake pedal.
- Select the neutral tow option under the vehicle settings menu in the information display. See General Information.
- Press and hold the OK button to start the neutral tow process.
- Press the brake pedal and select N on the push-button transmission.
- Turn the ignition off by pressing the engine START button without pressing the brake pedal.
- the N on the push-button transmission blinks slowly
- A confirmation message appears in the information display.
Note:
If the parking brake is applied, a message appears in the information display.
Note:
Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).
Note:
Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and every six hours (or fewer). Shut the engine off and verify that a message appears indicating neutral tow has been engaged, before continuing to tow.
Exit Neutral Tow mode, make sure the ignition is on (engine can be on or off), press the brake pedal and select P on the push-button transmission.
If the process is completed successfully, a message appears indicating that neutral tow has disengaged in both the instrument cluster and push-button transmission display P.