Trailer Towing
In this section, you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.
If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing this section, please consult your dealer to for full details on the towing capabilities of the vehicle.
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Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. However,
if frequent shifting occurs, select the 3 range (for a
four-speed automatic) or select a lower gear using the
AutoStick shift control.
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Engine Compartment — 3.6L
Engine Compartment — 3.6L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
4 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
5 — Air Cleaner F ...
LOW
This range should be used for engine braking when
descending very steep grades. In this range, the transmission
will downshift for maximum engine braking,
and upshifts will occur only to prevent ...