Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Jeep RENEGADE 2016 User Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service.
Wheels
Towing
OFF the
Condition
Ground
Flat Tow NONE
Wheel
Rear
Lift or
Front
Dolly Tow
ALL
Flatbed
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use
only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
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 regarding vehicles under tow must be
observed.
NOTE:
• Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical failure when the Electric Park
Brake (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off
the ground when moving the vehicle onto a flatbed.
• You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this
vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the
ignition must be in the MAR/RUN position. If the key fob is unavailable, or the
vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to "Gear Selector Override" in this section for
instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK so that the vehicle can be
moved.
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
FWD MODELS
AUTOMATIC MANUAL TRANSMIS-
TRANSMISSION
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
BEST METHOD
CAUTION!
SION
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
BEST METHOD
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
AUTOMATIC/MANUAL
TRANSMISSION 4X4
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
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