Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

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Trailer towing with this vehicle is not allowed.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed

(flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission is in NEUTRAL.

Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage CAUTION!

Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.

four wheels are OFF the ground. NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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