Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome); Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle; Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Models; Recreational Towing - All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case) - Dodge Durango 2024 Owner's Manual

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)

TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE

Wheels OFF The
Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
NOTE:
Recreational towing is not allowed on SRT vehicles.
These vehicles may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle
trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable
state and provincial laws. Contact state and provin-
cial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
RECREATIONAL TOWING —
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is
allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground.
Rear-Wheel Drive
Ground
Models
NOT ALLOWED
NONE
NOT ALLOWED
Front
Rear
OK
ALL
OK
This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle
trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Shift the transmis-
sion into PARK.
4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow-
ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight
position.
All-Wheel Drive Models With Single-Speed
Transfer Case
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
All-Wheel Drive Models With Two-Speed
Transfer Case
See Instructions:
Transmission In PARK
Transfer Case In N (Neutral)
Tow In Forward Direction
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
CAUTION!
Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause
severe transmission damage. Damage from improper
towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
RECREATIONAL TOWING —
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
(SINGLE-SPEED TRANSFER CASE)
Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do
not have a N (Neutral) position in the transfer case.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer
provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.

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