Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Jeep Compass 2015 Operating Information Manual

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condi- Wheels OFF
tion the Ground
Flat Tow None
Front
Dolly Tow
Rear
On Trailer All
NOTE:
• When recreationally towing your vehicle,
always follow applicable state and provin-
cial laws. Contact state and provincial
Highway Safety offices for additional de-
tails.
• Vehicles equipped with manual transmis-
sions may be recreationally towed (flat
towed) at any legal highway speed, for
FWD MODELS
Manual Transmission Automatic Transmis-
– If Equipped
• Transmission
in
NEUTRAL.
• Key in ACC posi-
tion.
OK
NOT ALLOWED
OK
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-
Manual Transmission
sion – If Equipped
• Transmission
NEUTRAL.
NOT ALLOWED
• Key in ACC posi-
tion.
OK NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
OK
(Continued)
4x4 MODELS
Automatic Transmis-
– If Equipped sion – If Equipped
in
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
CAUTION! (Continued)
quire towing, make sure all drive wheels
are OFF the ground.
• 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.
OK
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