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 on page 160.
Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift must be placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck page 167. If the vehicle cannot be placed in Transport mode (for example, engine will not run), tie-downs should be fastened over the tires using specific tire tie-down nets.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause fault codes to be set and/or cause loss of proper tie-down tension.
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Towing Condition |
Wheels OFF The Ground |
Two-Wheel Drive Models |
Four-Wheel Drive Models Without 4WD low Range |
Four-Wheel Drive Models With 4WD low Range |
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Flat Tow |
NONE |
If transmission is operable: Transmission in NEUTRAL (N)
30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
30 miles (48 km) max distance
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NOT ALLOWED |
Detailed Instructions page 160 Transmission in PARK (P)
Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)
Tow in forward direction
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Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow |
Front |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
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Rear |
OK |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
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On Trailer |
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 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 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 vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK (P) in order to move the vehicle
4WD models without 4WD Low range should only be towed with all four wheels OFF the ground.
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 transmission is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N), for instructions on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) when the engine is off
page 322.
The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground.
Acceptable methods to tow the vehicle on a flatbed are as follows:
The front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly
Using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position with the rear wheels raised when and the front wheels ON the ground.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FCA US LLC recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer case is operable, vehicles with a
two-speed transfer case may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is in PARK page 160.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have no NEUTRAL (N) position, and therefore must be towed with all four wheels OFF the ground.
TOW EYE USAGE — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be used to move a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye, follow the precautions below.
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
Front Tow Eye Installation
The front tow eye receptacle is located behind a
door on the front fascia/bumper. 7
To install the tow eye, open the door using the vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the tow eye and tighten page 312. The tow eye must be fully seated to the attaching bracket through the lower front fascia/bumper. If the tow eye is not fully seated to the attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be moved.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver's side of the vehicle.
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
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