Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Jeep Compass 2018 User Manual

CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to
idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will mini-
mize overheating and reduce the risk of
clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The
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
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
devices to main structural members of the
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• When "rocking" a stuck vehicle by shift-
ing between DRIVE/ SECOND gear and
REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the
wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels
FWD MODELS
Ground
NOT ALLOWED
NONE
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Front
ALL BEST METHOD
vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brack-
ets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.
CAUTION!
OK
CAUTION!
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
4X4 MODELS
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
ONLY METHOD