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REAR-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 transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels off the ground) under the following conditions:
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The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N). For
instructions on shifting the transmission to NEU-
TRAL (N) when the engine is off
page 285.
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The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
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The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles
(48 km).
CAUTION!
•
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther
than 30 miles (48 km) with rear wheels on the
ground can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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 are to tow the vehicle on a
flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and the rear
wheels on a towing dolly, or (when using a suitable
steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the
straight position) with the rear wheels raised and the
front wheels ON the ground.
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 the vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer
case is operable, vehicles with a two-speed transfer
case may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALL
wheels on the ground), IF the transfer case is in NEU-
TRAL (N) and the transmission is in PARK
page 176.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case
have no NEUTRAL (N) position, and therefore must be
towed will all four wheels OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
•
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the
remaining wheels are on the ground). Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case 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 transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with front and rear recov-
ery tow hooks. The front tow hooks will be located in the
lower fascia/bumper. The rear tow hook is removable
and is located within the jack and tools storage bin
under the load floor of the rear cargo area
page 276.
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.
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, caus-
ing serious injury.
Emergency Front Tow Hooks
288 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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