Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome); Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle; Recreational Towing Front -Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models - Jeep Compass 2022 Owner's Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)

T
T
V
B
OWING
HIS
EHICLE
EHIND
TOWING CONDITION
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow appli-
cable state and provincial laws. Contact state
and provincial Highway Safety offices for addi-
tional details.
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to
avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engage-
ment. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or
disabled via the Customer Programmable
Features in the Uconnect Settings.
A
V
NOTHER
EHICLE
WHEELS OFF THE GROUND
NONE
REAR
FRONT
ALL
R
ECREATIONAL
F
-W
RONT
HEEL
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:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle,
following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE (FWD)
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
BEST METHOD
T
OWING
D
(FWD) M
RIVE
ODELS
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
3. Apply the Electric Park Brake (EPB). Place the
transmission in PARK (P). Turn the engine off.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly,
following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position, but
do not start the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Release the EPB.
8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and
release the brake pedal.

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