Manual transmission

• Always tow with the manual transmission in Neutral.
• Your vehicle speed should never exceed 70 MPH (112 km/h) when flat towing your vehicle.
• After towing 500 miles, start and idle the engine with the transmission in Neutral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after every 500 miles of towing may cause damage to the transmission’s internal parts.
See also:
Brake assist
When the force applied to the brake pedal
exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is
activated generating greater braking force
than a conventional brake booster even
with light pedal force. ...
Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the following
procedure:
► Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times in less than
1.5 sec ...
Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
1. Clean any mud or dirt ...
