User Manual - Page 234

For 2022 FIAT 500X.

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232 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
This vehicle must be towed with all four wheels
OFF
the ground.
If you must use the accessories (wipers,
defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the RUN position.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery
is discharged, find Instructions on shifting the
transmission out of PARK in order to move the
vehicle Ú page 230.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) MODELS
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.
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, be sure to follow the Tow
Eye Usage Precautions below.
Tow Eye
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
Towing
Condition
Wheels OFF
The Ground
ALL WHEEL
DRIVE
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or
Dolly Tow
Rear
NOT ALLOWED
Front NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL OK
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.
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 above
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
The tow eye must only be used for roadside
emergencies. Use with an appropriate device
in accordance with highway code (a rigid bar
or rope) to maneuver the vehicle in prepara-
tion for transport via a tow truck.
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