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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 449
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 under “Recreational Towing” in the “Starting And
Operating” section.
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage t
o your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equip-
ment designed for this purpose, following equipment manu-
facturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory.
A
ttach
a tow bar or other towing device to main structural
members of the vehicle, not to 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 be
ing towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to “Manual Park
Release
” in this section for instructions on shifting the auto-
matic transmission out of PARK in order to move the vehicle.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground 4WD MODELS
Flat Tow NONE
See instructions under “Recreational Towing” in
“
Starti
ng And Operating”.
• Automatic Transmission in PARK
• Man
ual Transmission in gear ( NOT in N
EUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
•
Tow in forward direct
ion
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow
Front NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD
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