Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Jeep Patriot 2011 User Manual

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With
All Four Wheels On The Ground)
Recreational Towing
Condition
Four Wheel Flat Tow (All
Wheels on Ground)
Two Wheel Dolly Tow
(Front or Rear Wheels on
Ground)
Flat Bed Tow (All Wheels
on Bed of Truck)
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may be recreationally towed (flat
towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission is in
NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
• 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 four wheels are off the ground.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the
transmission will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.
Manual Transmission
Vehicles
Yes
Never
Yes
CAUTION!
UTILITY
Automatic Transmis-
sion
Vehicles
Never
Never
Yes
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