Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Jeep CHEROKEE 2018 User Manual

TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service. If the transmission and drivetrain are
operable, disabled 4x4 vehicles may also be
towed as described under "Recreational Tow-
ing" in the "Starting And Operating" section.
Wheels OFF The
Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow
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 manufac-
turer's instructions. Use of safety chains is
200
FWD MODELS
Ground
NONE NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Front OK
ALL BEST METHOD
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.
4X4 MODELS
1–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
See instructions under "Recreational
Towing" in "Starting And Operating"
NOT ALLOWED
• Transmission in PARK
• Power Transfer Unit in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward direction
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
2–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
BEST METHOD