EMERGENCY TOWING - 8-
SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION – 8F35
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
•
Use the manual park release
procedure. See
Using Manual Park
Release
(page 213). Failure to do so
may result in damage to the
transmission.
•
Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•
Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES - HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
Description
Message
Reminder to switch off the ignition when in neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Engaged
Turn Ignition Off for
Towing
Displays when neutral tow is active and you want to exit
neutral tow.
Neutral tow engaged
Depress Brake and Select
Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Reminder to remove park brake when in neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Remove
Park Brake for Towing
Displays when the neutral tow is off.
Neutral Tow Disengaged
Displays when neutral tow is on.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in
Neutral
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Towing Your Vehicle