Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 21

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 1 Jumper Cable Clamp Connections
1 – ENGINE GROUND
2 – NEGATIVE JUMPER CABLE
3 – BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
4 – POSITIVE JUMPER CABLE
5 – BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE
6 – BATTERY
7 – TEST INDICATOR
TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
A vehicle equipped with SAE approved wheel lift-
type towing equipment can be used to tow all vehi-
cles. When towing a 4WD vehicle using a wheel-lift
towing device, use tow dollies under the opposite end
of the vehicle. A vehicle with flatbed device can also
be used to transport a disabled vehicle (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Tow Vehicles With Approved Equipment
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: The following safety precautions must
be observed when towing a vehicle:
• Secure loose and protruding parts.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
• Always use a safety chain system that is inde-
pendent of the lifting and towing equipment.
• Do not allow towing equipment to contact the
disabled vehicle's fuel tank.
• Do not allow anyone under the disabled vehicle
while it is lifted by the towing device.
• Do not allow passengers to ride in a vehicle
being towed.
• Always observe state and local laws regarding
towing regulations.
• Do not tow a vehicle in a manner that could
jeopardize the safety of the operator, pedestrians or
other motorists.
• Do not attach tow chains, T-hooks, or J-hooks to
a bumper, steering linkage, drive shafts or a non-re-
inforced frame hole.
• Do not tow a heavily loaded vehicle. Use a flat-
bed device to transport a loaded vehicle.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums or rotors.
A towed vehicle should be raised until lifted wheels
are a minimum 100 mm (4 in) from the ground. Be
sure there is adequate ground clearance at the oppo-
site end of the vehicle, especially when towing over
rough terrain or steep rises in the road.
RAMP ANGLE
If a vehicle with flatbed towing equipment is used,
the approach ramp angle should not exceed 15
degrees.
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When the vehicle is locked and keys are not avail-
able, use a flat bed hauler. A wheel-lift device can be
used on 4WD vehicles provided all the wheels are
lifted off the ground using tow dollies.
TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING
Chrysler Corporation recommends that a vehicle be
towed with the rear end lifted, whenever possible.
WARNING: WHEN TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
AND THE DRIVE WHEELS ARE SECURED IN A
WHEEL LIFT OR TOW DOLLIES, ENSURE THE
TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION (AUTO-
MATIC TRANSMISSION) OR A FORWARD DRIVE
GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION).
WARNING: ENSURE VEHICLE IS ON A LEVEL SUR-
FACE OR THE WHEELS ARE BLOCKED TO PRE-
VENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING.
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