Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Dodge Journey 2017 User Manual

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 applicable state and provincial laws. Con-
tact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle
requires towing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe trans-
mission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a towing dolly) is NOT
ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is
on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground.
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission
and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Wheel OFF the
Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
U T I L I T Y
FWD Models
NOT ALLOWED
OK
NOT ALLOWED
OK
AWD Models
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
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