Flat towing—or towing a car with all four wheels on the ground—is a super convenient method for towing a car, but it’s not for every car.
And it’s not that Acura is being unnecessarily strict. If your car doesn’t have the right transmission or after-market modification, flat towing can wreak havoc on your transmission. If you want to safely tow your Acura RDX, you’ll need to get a trailer—or maybe you can find a generous friend to drive it cross-country for you!