2008 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 160

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with its two front wheels off the ground. See "Dolly Towing" following. Dolly Towing If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with the two front wheels off the ground. To dolly tow your vehicle, do the following: 1) Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2) Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3) Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4) Clamp the steering wheel in a straightahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5) Release the parking brake. the ground. It can be towed with car carrier equipment. Towing a Trailer WARNING If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Level Control Your vehicle may have this feature. This self-adjusting type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as well as better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. The system is activated when sufficient weight is added to the vehicle, and will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter. A hydraulic pump inside each rear shock absorber raises the rear of the vehicle to the proper height, based on inputs from the road surface, while the vehicle is being driven. It takes approximately two miles (3.2 km) of driving for the leveling to complete, depending on the road surface conditions. If the loaded vehicle is not moved for approximately twelve hours, the leveling system may bleed down to a lower height. This can be especially apparent if a trailer is left attached to a parked vehicle for long periods of time. The vehicle must be driven to re-level the vehicle. If a self-equalizing hitch is being used, the vehicle should be driven approximately two miles (3.2 km) with the trailer prior to adjusting (leveling) the hitch. CAUTION Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. Suc- CAUTION Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels or even only two wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain or transmission components. Towing a front-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain or transmission components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle with two or four wheels on the ground or a front-wheel-drive vehicle if all four wheels will be on the ground. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels on 4-15