Towing a Disabled Vehicle
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
| Towing Condition | Wheels Off The Ground | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) |
|
Flat Tow |
NONE |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
|
Dolly Tow |
REAR |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
|
FRONT |
OK |
NOT ALLOWED |
|
|
On Trailer |
ALL |
BEST METHOD |
OK |
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.
Note:
Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical failure when the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off the ground when moving the vehicle onto a flatbed.
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the Uconnect Settings.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK (P) in order to move the vehicle .
CAUTION:
Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
FRONT–WHEEL DRIVE (FWD)
FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground on a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
Note:
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and remains released, while being towed.
CAUTION:
Towing this vehicle in violation of the appoved requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
FCA US LLC requires towing with all four wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
CAUTION:
DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the ground. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the remaining wheels are on the ground). Internal damage to the transmission or power transfer unit will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the approved requirements can cause severe transmission and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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.
Note:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
Front Tow Hook Locations
Rear Tow Hook Location
Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position, without opening the door. During towing remember that not having the aid of the power brakes and the electromechanical power steering, greater force is needed in applying the brakes and steering of the vehicle.
WARNING:
Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, causing serious injury.
CAUTION:
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your vehicle.
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