Automatic Transmission
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
Manual Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission
in NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
All Transmissions
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON/ RUN position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be
in the ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle
to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage
to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
See also:
Traction Control System (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If
wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
power is reduced to provide enh ...
Important notes
As far as possible avoid sharp braking and screech starts.
Be careful not to hit the kerb, potholes or other obstacles hard. Driving for
long stretches over bumpy roads can damage the tyres.
Perio ...
Child lock (5-door versions)
To prevent opening the rear doors from the inside.
This device can be engaged only with doors open:
❒ position 1 - engaged (door locked);
❒ position 2 - disengaged (door openable fr ...