Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Dodge Charger 2011 Owner's Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Wheel Lift
Flatbed
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the purpose, following equip-
ment 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 applying to
vehicles under tow must be observed.
Wheels OFF the Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455
RWD MODELS
IF Transmission is operable:
• Trans in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed
• 15 mi (24 km) max distance
OK
BEST METHOD
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, see "Shift Lever
Override" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
AWD MODELS
NO
NO
Trans in NEUTRAL
OK
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