Vehicle Care 9-1073. Shift the transmission toN (Neutral). See Shifting Out ofPark on page 8‑21.4. Turn all accessories off.Notice: If the vehicle is towedwithout performing each of thesteps listed under “DinghyTowing,” the automatictransmission could be damaged.Be sure to follow all steps of thedinghy towing procedure prior toand after towing the vehicle.Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) isexceeded while towing thevehicle, it could be damaged.Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph)while towing the vehicle.Once the destination has beenreached:1. Set the parking brake.2. Shift the transmission toP (Park). See Shifting Into Parkon page 8‑20.3. Place the ignition position toLOCK/OFF. See IgnitionPositions on page 8‑17.4. Start the engine and let it idle formore than three minutes beforedriving the vehicle.Notice: Too much or toolittle fluid can damage thetransmission. Be sure that thetransmission fluid is at the properlevel before towing with all fourwheels on the ground.Notice: Do not tow a vehicle withthe front drive wheels on theground if one of the front tires isa compact spare tire. Towing withtwo different tire sizes on thefront of the vehicle can causesevere damage to thetransmission.Dolly Towing (All-Wheel‐DriveVehicles)All-wheel‐drive vehicles should notbe towed with two wheels on theground. To properly tow thesevehicles, they should be placed ona platform trailer with all four wheelsoff of the ground or dinghy towedfrom the front.
