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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions on
shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK so that
the vehicle can be moved
page 208.
CAUTION!
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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 suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
•
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released,
and remains released, while being towed.
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Do not use a fascia/bumper mounted clamp-on
tow bar on your vehicle. The fascia/bumper face
bar will be damaged.
WITHOUT THE KEY FOB
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF mode. The only approved
method of towing without the key fob is with a flatbed
truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) MODELS
FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
CAUTION!
•
Towing this vehicle using any other method can cause
severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
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Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
TOW EYE — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with tow eyes that can be
used to move a disabled vehicle. When using tow eyes,
see the following precautions.
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
•
The tow eye must only be used for roadside emer-
gencies. Use with an appropriate device in accor-
dance with highway code (a rigid bar or rope) to
maneuver the vehicle in preparation for transport
via a tow truck.
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The tow eye must not be used to move the vehicle
off the road or where there are obstacles.
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CAUTION!
Tow Eye
CAUTION!
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CAUTION!
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Do not use the tow eyes for tow truck hookup or
highway towing.
•
Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck vehicle
page 208.
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Damage to your vehicle may occur if these guide-
lines are not followed.
Tow Eye Warning Label
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow eyes.
•
Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains may
break, causing serious injury or death.
•
Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow straps
may break or become disengaged, causing serious
injury or death.
•
Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may cause
components to break resulting in serious injury or
death.
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