General Towing Information
Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer.
See the following trailer towing information in this section:
• For information on driving while towing a trailer, see “Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.” . For maximum vehicle and trailer weights, see “Trailer Towing.” . For information on equipment to tow a trailer, see “Towing Equipment.”
For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑96. For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑96.
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Active Fuel Management®
Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management™. This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions.
When less power is r ...
Engine Coolant Heater
The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions
at or below −18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Plug in the coolant ...
Special Application Services
• Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/3,000 mi.
• Have underbody flushing service performed once a year. ...