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Towing Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles

TOWING TWO-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES

Towing with the rear wheels off the ground
For manual or automatic transmissions:
1. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
2. Lock the steering wheel straight ahead.
3. Do not exceed 88 km/h (55 mph).

Towing a vehicle with a manual transmission with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground
1. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
2. There is no limitation on the distance you can tow a vehicle with a manual transmission.
3. Do not exceed the maximum speed limited by the towing equipment manufacturer's recommendations.

Towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground
1. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
2. Do not drive faster than 56 km/h (35 mph).
3. Do not tow farther than 80 km (50 miles).

NOTE: If you must tow farther than 80 km (50 miles) or faster than 56 km/h (35 mph), you must disconnect the propeller shaft. Even with the propeller shaft disconnected, you should not exceed 88 km/h (55 mph).