User Manual - Page 143

For 2017 FIAT 500X.

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
TOWING
CONDITION
WHEELS OFF THE
GROUND
FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE (FWD)
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
(AWD)
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow
REAR NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
FRONT OK NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL BEST METHOD OK
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and
provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
NOTE:
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle,
to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is en-
abled or disabled via the Customer Programmable Features in the Uconnect Settings.
Recreational Towing
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may
be accomplished using a tow dolly (front wheels off the ground) or vehicle trailer (all
four wheels off the ground). If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
Apply the Electric Park Brake (EPB). Place the transmission in PARK. Turn the engine
OFF.
Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's in-
structions.
Cycle the ignition to the RUN mode, but do not start the engine.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Release the Electric Park Brake (EPB).
Cycle the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and release the brake pedal.
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