Tow Eye Usage - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
CVT 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
and/or transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty..
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to
"Gear Selector Override" in this section for in-
structions on shifting the automatic transmission
out of PARK for towing.
Manual Transmission
• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel
Drive (4WD) vehicles can be flat towed (all
four wheels on the ground) with the transmis-
sion in NEUTRAL and the key in the ACC or
ON/RUN position.
• FWD vehicles can be towed with the front
wheels elevated.
• FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all wheels OFF the ground).
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CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if
condition is related to the clutch, transmis-
sion or driveline. Additional damage to the
drivetrain could result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe engine,
transmission, or drivetrain damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
froster, etc.) while being towed, the key must be
in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
Make certain the transmission remains in NEU-
TRAL.
CAUTION!
• 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 suspen-
sion components. Damage to your vehicle
may result from improper towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is
towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. The only approved method of towing with-
out the ignition key is with a flatbed truck. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.

Tow Eye Usage

Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can
be used to tow a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye be sure to follow the "Tow
Eye Usage Precautions" and the "Towing A
Disabled Vehicle" instructions in this section.
Tow Eye