616 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the
transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under "Recreational
Towing" in the "Starting And Operating" section.
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF
Flat Tow
Wheel Lift or
Dolly Tow
Flatbed
the Ground
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
NONE
• 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance
Front
Rear
ALL
RWD MODELS
OK
BEST METHOD
AWD MODELS
See instructions in "Recreational Tow-
ing" under "Starting and Operating"
• Transmission in PARK
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward direction
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
BEST METHOD