Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.); Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle - Jeep Compass 2014 Owner's Manual

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions
may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal
highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmis-
sion is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC
position.
Wheels OFF the Ground
None
Front
Rear
All
Manual Transmission
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC Position
OK (FWD Only)
NOT ALLOWED
OK
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result. If these vehicles require towing, make
sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal dam-
age to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a
dolly is used when recreational towing.
Automatic Transmission
NOT ALLOWED
OK (FWD Only)
NOT ALLOWED
OK