Fiat 500x User Manual page 182

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• 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 sus-
pension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must towed with the front wheels OFF
the ground (using a towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
NOTE:
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and remains released, while being towed.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer 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.
• 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. 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 trans-
mission and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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CAUTION!
CAUTION!
CAUTION!