Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.); Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle - Fiat 500 ABARTH 2017 Owner's Manual

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
NOTE: When towing your vehicle, always follow ap-
plicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and
provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer
provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.
This vehicle may also be towed using a tow dolly (with
the front wheels OFF the ground).
Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be
flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) speeds
up to 65 mph (105 km/h), for any distance, if the
manual transmission is in NEUTRAL.
Wheels OFF the Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
Manual Transmission
Transmission in NEU-
TRAL
65 mph (105 km/h) max
speed
OK
NOT ALLOWED
OK
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
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 transmission dam-
age. Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Automatic Transmission
NOT ALLOWED
OK
NOT ALLOWED
OK