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 250.
Vehicles equipped with the Air Suspension System page 177 must be placed in Trans- port mode, before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. If the vehicle cannot be placed in Transport mode (for example, engine will not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not to the body).
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 |
2WD Models |
4WD Models |
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Flat Tow |
NONE |
If transmission is operable: Transmission in NEUTRAL
30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
15 miles (24 km) max distance (6–speed trans- mission)
30 miles (48 km) max distance (8–speed trans- mission)
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Detailed instructions page 250 Automatic Transmission in PARK
Transfer Case in NEUTRAL (N)
Tow in forward direction
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Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow |
Front |
NOT ALLOWED |
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Rear |
OK |
NOT ALLOWED |
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Flatbed |
ALL |
BEST METHOD |
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 7
must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC
mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery is discharged, find Instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
page 388.
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:
page 388.
30 miles (48 km) for 8–speed transmission.
15 miles (24 km) for 6–speed transmission.
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:
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks.
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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