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CAUTION! (Continued)
Revving the engine or spinning the
wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also
damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
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 brackets. State and
local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be
observed.
TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service. If the transmission and drive-
Wheels Off The Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
If you must use the accessories (wipers,
defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the igni-
tion must be in the ON/RUN position, not the
ACC position.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to
"Manual Park Release" in this section for
instructions on shifting the automatic trans-
mission out of PARK in order to move the
vehicle.
train are operable, disabled vehicles may
also be towed as described under "Recre-
ational Towing" in the "Starting And Oper-
ating" section.
Wheels Off The Ground
See instructions under "Recreational Towing" in "Starting And
Operating".
• Automatic Transmission in PARK (P)
• Manual Transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward direction
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
BEST METHOD
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
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
CAUTION!
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