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 10‑82. For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑82.
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
To check the fuel ...
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel
fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will m ...
Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
WARNING
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhau ...