Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s driving wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations when using their product.
See also:
Engine serial number
MR20DE
QR25DE
The number is stamped on the engine as shown. ...
Push starting
CAUTION:
- CVT models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
- Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged. ...
Starting the engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. CVT model:
Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shift selector cannot be moved out
of P (Park) and into any of the oth ...