Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped; Tow Eye Usage - If Equipped - Jeep Compass 2018 Owner's Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmis-
sion and/or transfer case damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Emergency Tow Hooks — If
Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there
will be one in the rear and two mounted on the
front of the vehicle. The rear hook will be located
on the driver's side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk
of damage to the vehicle.
Front Tow Hooks Location
Rear Tow Hook Location
Vehicles Equipped With Key Fob With An
Integrated Vehicle Key
Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN and then
the OFF/LOCK position, without removing it. By
extracting the key this will automatically engage
the steering wheel lock. Place the transmission
into NEUTRAL.
Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go
Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position, and
subsequently in OFF/LOCK, without opening
the door. During towing, remember that not
having the aid of the power brakes and the
electromechanical power steering will require
greater force when applying the brakes and
steering of the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing seri-
ous injury or death.
WARNING! (Continued)
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow hooks. Tow straps may become disen-
gaged, causing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to
rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not
use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or high-
way towing. You could damage your vehicle.
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can
be used to move 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.
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