Manual

(V-8 models) are towable.
Shift transfer case to neutral,
transmission must be in park.
See “Shifting Into neutral,”
in owner’s manual.
Patriot 2WD 3,111 None Yes No 23/30 $15,995-$23,795
Patriot 4WD 3,263 None Yes No 23/28 $17,995-$25,695
Wrangler 4WD 3,760 None Yes Yes 17/21 $22,045-$29,995 With engine off, press brake
pedal, shift automatic
transmission into neutral or
press clutch pedal on manual
transmission, shift transfer
case lever into neutral, start
engine. Shift transmission
into reverse, release brake
pedal (and clutch pedal on
manual transmissions) for 5
seconds, shift automatic
transmission in drive or
manual transmission in first
gear, release brake pedal
(and clutch pedal on manual
transmissions) for 5 seconds.
Turn engine off, apply parking
brake, shift transmission into
park or place manual
transmission in gear (not in
neutral), hook up vehicle to
tow bar, release parking brake.
Wrangler 4,075 None Yes Yes 16/20 $25,695-$34,095 With engine off, press brake
Unlimited 4WD pedal, shift automatic
transmission into neutral or
press clutch pedal on manual
transmission, shift transfer
case lever into neutral, start
engine. Shift transmission
into reverse, release brake
pedal (and clutch pedal on
manual transmissions) for 5
seconds, shift automatic
transmission in drive or
manual transmission in first
gear, release brake pedal
(and clutch pedal on manual
transmissions) for 5 seconds.
Turn engine off, apply parking
brake, shift transmission into
park or place manual
transmission in gear (not in
neutral), hook up vehicle to
tow bar, release parking brake.
LincoLn
MKS FWD/AWD 4,204-4,436 65
mph/None N/A Yes 17/25-18/27 $42,810-$49,800 Run engine at beginning of
day for 5 minutes (shift into
drive, then reverse and neutral)
and every 6 hours thereafter.
MKT 3.7-
l 4,702-4,942 65 mph/None N/A Yes 17/25-16/23 $45,285-$47,280 Run engine at beginning of
FWD/AWD day for 5 minutes (shift into
drive,then reverse and neutral)
and every 6 hours thereafter.
MKX 3.7-l 4,236-4,413 65 mph/None N/A Yes 19/26-17/23 $39,545-$41,395 Run engine at beginning of
FWD/AWD day for 5 minutes (shift into
drive, then reverse and neutral)
and every 6 hours thereafter.
Make/ Base speed/ TowaBLe TowaBLe MiLeage approx. speciaL procedures
ModeL curB disTance wiTh ManuaL wiTh auTo ciTy/ reTaiL (see owner’s ManuaL for
weighT LiMiTs Trans. Trans. hwy. price deTaiLed insTrucTions)
Yukon 4WD 5,567 None N/A Yes 15/21 $45,440-$49,770 Only 4WD models equipped
with a 2-speed automatic
transfer case are towable.
Yukon 4WD Hybrid 5,917 None N/A Yes 20/23 $56,625 Transfer case must be set
to neutral.
Yukon XL 5,824 None N/A Yes 15/21 $47,690-$51,870 Only 4WD models equipped
1500 4WD with a two-speed automatic
transfer case are towable.
honda
CR-V 3,305 65 mph/None N/A Yes 23/31 $22,795-$29,045 Start engine, press brake
pedal, move shifter through
all positions, shift into drive
and hold for 5 seconds, then
to neutral and let engine run
for 3 minutes. Repeat at least
every 8 hours thereafter.
When towing for long periods,
remove 7.5-A radio fuse.
CR-V 4WD 3,426 65 mph/None N/A Yes 22/30 $24,045-$30,295 Start engine, press brake
pedal, move shifter through
all positions, shift into drive
and hold for 5 seconds, then
to neutral and let engine run
for 3 minutes. Repeat at least
every 8 hours thereafter.
When towing for long periods,
remove 7.5-A radio fuse.
Fit 2,496-2,577 65 mph/None Yes Yes* 28/35 $15,425-$19,790 *On automatic transmission
models, run engine at the
beginning of each day, press
brake pedal and move
shifter through all positions,
shift into drive and hold for
5 seconds, then to neutral
and let engine run for 3
minutes. Repeat at least
every 8 hours thereafter.
When towing for long periods,
remove 30A radio fuse.
hyundai
Accent 2,396 None Yes No 28/37 $14,545-$16,095
Elantra (all) 2,661 None Yes No 28/38 $16,815-$18,395
Tucson GL FWD 3,319 None Yes No 22/29 $19,245
Genesis Coupe 3,362 None Yes No 21/30 $22,250
Veloster 2,584 None Yes No 27/37 $17,450
Veloster Turbo 2,800 None Yes No 24/35 $21,950
infiniTi
G37S Sport 4,149 70 mph/500 miles Yes No 16/24 $52,000 Idle engine in neutral for 2
6MT Convertible minutes every 500 miles.
G37S Sport 3,708 70 mph/500 miles Yes No 17/25 $50,500 Idle engine in neutral for 2
6MT Coupe minutes every 500 miles.
G37S Sport 3,709 70 mph/500 miles Yes No 17/25 $41,500 Idle engine in neutral for 2
6MT Sedan minutes every 500 miles.
Jeep
Compass 3,101 None Yes No 23/30 $19,210-$24,495
Compass 4WD 3,216 None Yes No 23/28 $21,395-$26,395
Grand Cherokee 4,850 None N/A Yes 16/23 $26,995-$42,995 Only 4WD vehicles with
Limited and Overland Quadra-Trac II (V-6 models)
and Quadra-Drive II systems
Make/ Base speed/ TowaBLe TowaBLe MiLeage approx. speciaL procedures
ModeL curB disTance wiTh ManuaL wiTh auTo ciTy/ reTaiL (see owner’s ManuaL for
weighT LiMiTs Trans. Trans. hwy. price deTaiLed insTrucTions)
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