Emergency Tow Hook - If Equipped; Tow Eye Usage - Chrysler 300 2015 Operating Information Manual

WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure,
of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's
wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without
stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOK — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with an emer-
gency tow hook.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to
use the tow hook to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing seri-
ous injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow hooks. Tow straps may become disen-
gaged, causing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only to
rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do not
use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or high-
way towing. You could damage your vehicle.

TOW EYE USAGE

Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can
be used to tow a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye be sure to follow the "Tow
Eye Usage Precautions" and the "Towing A
Disabled Vehicle" instructions in this section.
Tow Eye
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
NOTE:
• Ensure that the tow eye is properly seated
and secure in the mounting receptacle.
• The tow eye is recommended for use with
an approved tow bar and or rope.
• Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck.
• Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck
vehicle. Refer to "Freeing A Stuck Vehicle"
in this section for further information.
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