Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission and Push Button Start
System
Note:
There
must
be battery power to properly move the transmission’s
internal components to position
N
in Step 3. In addition, moving the
gearshift to position
N
without first turning the ignition to the on (II)
position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles
(80 kilometers).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Activate the ignition by pressing the START button, but
not
applying
the brake pedal.
3. Press the brake pedal, and then move the gearshift to position
N.
Release the brake pedal.
4. Wait for TRANSMISSION READY to appear in the multi-function
display, and then switch the ignition off by pressing the START
button.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (You need
the door key [inside the Intelligent Access Key] to lock and unlock
doors when the battery cable is disconnected. In addition, the
anti-theft system does not function until the battery cable is
reconnected.) See
Changing the vehicle battery
in the
Maintenance
chapter when disconnecting and reconnecting the
battery cable.
•
The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).
•
There is no limitation on towing distance.
When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting
the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it is
snug against the terminal. Be careful not to over-tighten.
Towing
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