TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING:
• Do NOT tow vehicle with front wheels on the
ground. The transaxle can be damaged.
• Secure loose and protruding parts from a dis-
abled vehicle.
• Always use a safety chain system that is inde-
pendent of the lifting and towing equipment.
• Do not allow any of the towing equipment to
contact the fuel tank of the vehicle being towed.
• Do not go under the vehicle while it is lifted by
the towing equipment.
• Do not allow passengers to ride in a vehicle
being towed.
• Always observe all state and local laws pertain-
ing to warning signals, night illumination, speed,
etc.
• Do not attempt a towing operation that could
jeopardize the operator, bystanders or other motor-
ists.
• Do not exceed a towing speed of 48 km/h (30
mph).
• Avoid towing distances of more than 24 km (15
miles), whenever possible.
• Never attach tow chains or a tow sling to the
bumper, steering linkage, or constant velocity
joints.
RECOMMENDED TOWING EQUIPMENT
To avoid damage to bumper fascia and air dams
use of a wheel lift or flat bed towing device (Fig. 3) is
recommended. When using a wheel lift towing device,
be sure the rear end of disabled vehicle has at least
100 mm (4 inches) ground clearance. If minimum
ground clearance cannot be reached, use a towing
dolly. If a flat bed device is used, the approach angle
should not exceed :
• 13 degrees for Intrepid
• 12 degrees for Concorde, and 300M
• Additional ramping may be required.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums or rotors.
A towed vehicle should be raised until lifted wheels
are a minimum 100 mm (4 in) from the ground. Be
sure there is adequate ground clearance at the oppo-
site end of the vehicle, especially when towing over
rough terrain or steep rises in the road. If necessary,
remove the wheels from the lifted end of the vehicle
and lower the vehicle closer to the ground, to
increase the ground clearance at the opposite end of
Fig. 1 Positive Jumper Start Attachment
1 – ATTACHMENT CAP
2 – JUMPER START ATTACHMENT
Fig. 2 Negative Jumper Start Attachment
1 – NEGATIVE JUMP START ATTACHMENT
2 – ATTACHMENT
Fig. 3 Recommended Towing Devices
1 – WHEEL LIFT
2 – FLAT BED
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