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 vehicles may also be
towed as described
page 162.
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF The
Ground
2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
•15miles(24km)max distance (6-speed transmission)
•30miles(48km)max distance (8-speed transmission)
Detailed instructions
page 162
• Auto Transmission in PARK
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
•Towinforward direction
Wheel Lift Or Dolly
Tow
Front NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable
state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial
Highway Safety offices for additional details.
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.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters,
etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the
ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery is
discharged,
page 274.
CAUTION!
•
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
•
Vehicles equipped with air suspension must be
placed into Transport mode before securing them.
In the event that the vehicle cannot be placed into
Transport mode, tie-downs must be fastened to the
axles. Failure to follow these instructions may
cause fault codes to be set and/or cause loss of
proper tie-down tension.
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FCA US LLC 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 the
rear wheels on the ground) under the following
conditions:
•
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL
page 274.
•
The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
•
The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles
(24 km) for 6–speed transmission, or 30 miles
(48 km) for 8-speed transmission. The towing dis-
tance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km) for
6–speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for
8-speed transmission.
276 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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