TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled 4x4 vehicles may also be towed as described on
page 163.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Rear-Wheel Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models
With Single-Speed Trans-
fer Case
Four-Wheel Drive Models With Two-Speed Trans-
fer Case
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Detailed Instructions
page 163
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Transmission in PARK
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Transfer case in N (Neutral)
•
Tow in forward direction
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Disconnect negative battery cable
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow
Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD OK BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment 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 fascia/
bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws
regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
NOTE:
Vehicle’s equipped with air suspension, must have Tire
Jack or Transport Mode
page 183 enabled to pre-
vent air suspension movement during towing.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters,
etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the
ON/RUN mode.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions on
shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK (P) in
order to move the vehicle
page 268.
CAUTION!
•
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck,
always secure by tire/wheel straps. Do not attach
to front or rear suspension components, body or
frame. Damage to your vehicle will result from
improper towing.
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FCA recommends towing your vehicle with all four
wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels off the ground) under the following conditions:
•
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N). For
instructions on shifting the transmission to NEU-
TRAL (N) when the engine is off
page 268.
•
The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
•
The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles
(48 km).
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