Dodge Nitro 2011 Owner's Manual page 399

Towing Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground
Flat Tow
Wheel Lift or Dolly
Tow
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.
If transmission is operable:
NONE
• Trans in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph max(48 km/h)
Front
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance
Rear
ALL
2WD Models
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.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, see "Shift Lever
Override" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397
4WD Models
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
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