Jeep AVENGER 2023 Owner's Handbook Manual page 211

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal position
fig. 292.
Attach the tow rod to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen wiper.
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Switch the selector lever to neutral
(versions with manual transmission) or
the PRND command to N (versions with
Electric Drive Unit).
Release the parking brake.
126)
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air
recirculation and close the windows.
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After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the recess
and fix cap by pushing.
WARNING
289) Observe the legislation in force in
the country where you are driving. Ensure
that the weight of the towing vehicle is
higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
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driving licence. When towing a vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground, always
use an approved towing arm; rope and
straps are prohibited. The towing vehicle
must move off gently.
290) For versions with radio remote
control, turn the ignition key to the
ENGINE position and then to STOP
without removing it before towing. The
steering column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the wheels
cannot be steered. Also check that
the manual transmission is in neutral
(on versions with Electric Drive Unit
check that the PRND command is in N
position). For versions with electronic key
system, set the ignition device to the
ENGINE position and then to STOP,
without opening the door.
291) The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed. You
will therefore need to apply more force
on the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Do not use flexible ropes when towing,
and avoid jerky movements. While towing,
make sure that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it is touching.
When towing the car, you must comply
with all specific traffic regulations and
adopt an appropriate driving behaviour.
Do not start the engine while towing the
vehicle. Before tightening the ring, clean
the threaded housing thoroughly. Make
sure that the ring is fully screwed into the
housing before towing the car.
292) The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the
road. You are allowed to tow the vehicle
for short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle
on the road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices. In compliance
with the above conditions, towing must
take place with the two vehicles (one
towing, the other towed) aligned as much
as possible along the same centre line.
293) In case of rescue: park the vehicle at
a safe distance from the other vehicles.
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