With Ignition Key - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

With Ignition Key

Automatic Transmission
• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be
towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF the
ground).
• Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be
towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF
the ground).
If the transmission is operable, this vehicle may
be flat towed (with all four wheels on the
ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed
15 miles (24 km).
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models may also be
towed (under the same limitations shown
above) with the rear wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
• Towing this vehicle using any other
method could result in extensive damage
to the transfer case and/or transmission.
• Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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.
• 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).
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.
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