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Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

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To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

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Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)

Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground

To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures before towing.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Shift the shift lever to neutral.

Switch to ACCESSORY mode. (

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Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been turned OFF.

STEP 3

Release the parking brake.

After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before driving the vehicle.

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Necessary equipment and accessories

Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Contact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recommended equipment.

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NOTICE

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Dinghy towing direction

Do not tow the vehicle backwards.

Doing so may cause serious damage.

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To prevent the steering from locking

Ensure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY mode.

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