Towing A Disabled Vehicle; All Wheel Drive (Awd) Models - Chrysler 300 2018 User Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Wheels OFF
Towing Condition
The Ground
Flat Tow NONE
Front
Wheel Lift Or
Dolly Tow
Rear
Flatbed
ALL
Refer to your Owner's Manual for further information.
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 brack-
ets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under
tow must be observed.
144
RWD MODELS
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 30 miles (48 km) max distance
NOT RECOMMENDED
(but, if used, same limitations as above)
NOT RECOMMENDED
BEST METHOD
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters,
etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the
ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle's battery
is discharged, refer to "Manual Park Release" in this
section for instructions on shifting the transmission
out of PARK for towing.
AWD MODELS
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT RECOMMENDED, but, if used:
• Ignition in ON/RUN mode
•
Transmission in NEUTRAL (NOT in PARK)
BEST METHOD

All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models

The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle
with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If the transmission and driveline are operable, AWD
models can also be towed with the ignition in the
ON/RUN mode, the transmission in NEUTRAL
(not in PARK!), and the rear wheels OFF the
ground with no limitation on speed or distance.