Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.); Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle; Driving Tips; On-Road Driving Tips - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
NOTE:
• When recreational towing your vehicle, al-
ways follow applicable state and provincial
laws. Contact state and provincial Highway
Safety offices for additional details.
• Vehicles equipped with manual transmis-
sions may be recreational towed (flat towed)
at any legal highway speed, for any distance,
if the manual transmission is in NEUTRAL
and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with
an automatic transmission. Damage to the
drivetrain will result. If these vehicles re-
quire towing, make sure all drive wheels
are OFF the ground.
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Wheels OFF the Ground
None
Front
Rear
All
CAUTION! (Continued)
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Inter-
nal damage to the transmission or transfer
case will occur if a dolly is used when
recreational towing.

DRIVING TIPS

On-Road Driving Tips

Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track to make them capable of
performing in a wide variety of off-road applica-
tions. Specific design characteristics give them
a higher center of gravity than conventional
passenger cars.
(Continued)
Manual Transmission
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC Position
FWD Models ONLY
NOT ALLOWED
OK
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is
a better view of the road, allowing you to antici-
pate problems. They are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as conventional
passenger cars any more than low-slung sports
cars are designed to perform satisfactorily in
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.

Off-Road Driving Tips

You will encounter many types of terrain driving
off-road. You should be familiar with the terrain
and area before proceeding. There are many
types of surface conditions: hard packed dirt,
gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice.
Every surface has a different effect on your
Automatic Transmission
NOT ALLOWED
FWD Models ONLY
NOT ALLOWED
OK