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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service.
Towing
Condition
Wheels OFF
The Ground
RWD MODELS AWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONE
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
speed
•30miles(48km)max dis-
tance
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or
Dolly Tow
Front
NOT RECOMMENDED (but, if
used, same limitations as
above)
NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED
NOT RECOMMENDED, but,
if used:
•
Ignition in ON/RUN mode
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
(NOT in PARK)
Flatbed
ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Refer to your Owner's Manual on www .dodge.com/en/owners/manuals for further details.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow , it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Push and hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then, shift back and forth between
DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of
accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than two
seconds, you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one
minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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