Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Fiat 500e 2017 Owner's Manual

5. Reinstall the rubber plug.
6. Release the parking brake only when a driver is in
the vehicle, or the vehicle is secured by other means.
The Manual Park Release will be reset automatically
once the vehicle is restarted.
Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow
Flatbed
This vehicle must be towed with the front wheels OFF
the ground.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/
RUN mode.
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle's battery
is discharged, see "Manual Park Release" in "What To
Do In Emergencies" for instructions on shifting the
transmission out of PARK in order to move the vehicle.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Wheels OFF The Ground
NONE
Rear
Front
ALL
• Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 237
SINGLE-SPEED TRANSMISSION
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
OK
CAUTION!
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