Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Dodge 2011 Caliber 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.
Manual Transmission
Vehicles
Yes
Never
Yes
• 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.
UTILITY
Automatic Transmission
Vehicles
Never
Never
Yes
CAUTION!
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