Utility; Trailer Towing; Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Fiat 2012 500 User Manual

TRAILER TOWING

• Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Automatic Transmission
Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
Manual Transmission
Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
NOTE:
• Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed (flat towed)
at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission is in NEUTRAL.
• This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFF the ground.
• Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with a automatic transmission. Damage to
the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive
wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe trans-
mission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Wheels OFF the Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
Wheels OFF the Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
CAUTION!

UTILITY

Automatic Transmission
NO
OK
NO
OK
Manual Transmission
Transmission in NEUTRAL
OK
NO
OK
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