We recommend that the vehicle
be transported using flat bed
equipment. This method is pre-
ferable to other types of towing.
The vehicle may be towed with all
of the wheels on the ground and
the selector lever in position “N”
for distances up to 30 miles
(50 km) (or gearshift lever in
neutral position for distances up to
75 miles
km]) and at a speed
not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
To positively avoid a possibility of
damage to the transmission,
however, we recommend to
disconnect the drive shaft at the
rear axle drive flange on any
towing beyond a short tow to a
nearby garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equip-
ment. Towing with sling-type
equipment over bumpy roads will
damage radiator and supports.
Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed
equipment, with key in steering
lock turned to position 0.
Warning!
With the engine not running,
there is no power assistance
for the braking and steering
systems. In this case, it is
important to keep in mind that
a considerably higher degree
of effort is necessary to brake
and steer the vehicle.
Vehicles with Acceleration Slip
Control (ASR)
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the
front axle raised, the key must not
be in steering lock position 2.
Otherwise, the acceleration slip
control will immediately be en-
gaged and will apply the rear
wheel brakes.
Jump Starting
If the battery is discharged, the
engine should only be started with
jumper cables and the (12 V)
battery of another vehicle.
Warning!
Failure to follow these direc-
tions will cause damage to the
electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion
and personal injury.
Read all instructions before
proceeding.
Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the
charged battery so that the
jumper cables will reach, but
never let the vehicles touch.
Make sure the jumper cables
do not have loose or missing
insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
l
Turn off engine and all lights
and accessories, except
hazard flashers or work
lights.
l
Apply parking brake and shift
selector lever to position
(neutral for manual trans-
mission).
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