Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Dodge Grand Caravan 2018 User Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow
Flatbed
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to
prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars
and other equipment designed for this purpose,
following equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar
or other towing device to main structural members
of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brack-
ets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under
tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters,
etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the
ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
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Wheels OFF The Ground
NONE
Rear
Front
ALL
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery
is discharged, refer to "Gear Selector Override" in
this section for instructions on shifting the trans-
mission out of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspen-
sion components. Damage to your vehicle
may result from improper towing.
ALL MODELS
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h) max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance
OK
BEST METHOD
CAUTION!
• Do not push or tow this vehicle with an-
other vehicle as damage to the bumper
fascia and transmission may result.
The manufacturer recommends towing your ve-
hicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using
a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available,
and the transmission is operable, the vehicle
may be flat towed (with all four wheels on the
ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.