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2017 Jeep Patriot Owners Manual - Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.)



Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
Flat Tow None

• Transmission in NEUTRAL

• Key in ACC Position

NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front FWD Models ONLY FWD Models ONLY
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer All OK OK

NOTE:

• When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.

• Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreational towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.

CAUTION!

DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.

DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal dam- age to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.


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