504 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Wheel Lift
Flatbed
Wheels OFF the
Ground
NONE
IF Transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
Front
• 15 mi (24 km) max distance
• 30 mi (48 km) max distance
Rear
ALL
RWD MODELS
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
speed
(5-speed trans)
(8-speed trans)
OK
BEST METHOD
AWD MODELS
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
• Ignition in ON/RUN
position
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
BEST METHOD