TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable,
disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in the “Starting And Operating” section.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the
Ground
2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE
If transmission is operable:
• Trans in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed
• 15 mi (24 km) max distance
See instructions in “Recreational Towing” under
“Starting and Operating”
• Automatic Trans in PARK
• Manual Trans in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL)
• Transfer case in NEUTRAL
• To w in forward direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow
Front NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to
prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow
bars and other equipment designed for the
purpose, following equipment manufacturer’s
instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory.
Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to bum-
pers or associated brackets. State and local
laws applying to vehicles under tow must be
observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC
position.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift
Lever Override” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for instructions on shifting the automatic
transmission out of the PARK position for tow-
ing.
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