Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Jeep WRANGLER 2017 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 vehicles may also be
towed as described under "Recreational Tow-
ing" in the "Starting And Operating" section.
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
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Wheels OFF The Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
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.
4WD MODELS
See instructions under "Recreational Towing" in
"Starting And Operating".
• Automatic Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT in NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• Ignition in ACC or ON/RUN position
• Tow in forward direction
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
BEST METHOD
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC
position.