Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Dodge Charger 2012 Owner's Manual

484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Towing Wheels OFF the
Condition
Flat Tow
Wheel Lift
Flatbed
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer's instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws applying to
vehicles under tow must be observed.
Ground
NONE
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed
• 15 mi (24 km) max distance (5-speed trans)
Front
• 30 mi (48 km) max distance (8-speed trans)
Rear
ALL
RWD MODELS
IF Transmission is operable:
OK
BEST METHOD
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
AWD MODELS
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Trans in NEUTRAL
BEST METHOD