Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Dodge 2016 Dart User Manual

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
NOTE:
When recreationally towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws.
Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
NOTE:
• Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission or a DDCT transmission (1.4L Turbo
Engine) may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any
distance, if the transmission is in NEUTRAL. For vehicles with DDCT transmission (1.4L
Turbo Automatic), refer to "Shift Lever Override" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for
instructions on shifting the transmission into NEUTRAL when the ignition is OFF. If the
ignition is left in the ACC position, it may be helpful to disconnect the negative battery
cable (and secure it away from the battery post), to avoid draining the battery.
• If your vehicle is disabled and in need of commercial towing service please refer to
"Towing A Disabled Vehicle" in "What To Do In Emergencies".
• DO NOT flat tow any 2.0L or 2.4L engine vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing,
make sure all the wheels are OFF the ground.
• Do not dolly tow this vehicle. Use of a towing dolly can cause significant damage to
your vehicle. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Wheels OFF the
Ground Transmission
Transmission in
None
NOT ALLOWED
Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear
All
CAUTION!
1.4L Turbo
Manual Engine With
Automatic Trans-
mission (DDCT)
Transmission in
NEUTRAL NEUTRAL
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
U T I L I T Y
2.0L/2.4L
Engine With
Automatic
Transmission
NOT
ALLOWED
NOT
ALLOWED
NOT
ALLOWED
OK OK
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