Towing Information: Service and Repair
△ CAUTION
The following safety precautions must be observed when towing a vehicle:⚠ 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 (automatic transmission) or a forward drive gear (manual transmission).⚠ WARNING
Ensure vehicle is on a level surface or the wheels are blocked to prevent vehicle from rolling.△ CAUTION
Do not use steering column lock to secure steering wheel during towing operation.△ CAUTION
Do not use steering column lock to secure steering wheel during towing operation.△ CAUTION
Towing the vehicle, with the rear wheels on the ground, at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (25 km) can cause severe transmission damage.△ CAUTION
Many vehicles are equipped with air dams, spoilers, and/or ground effect panels. To avoid component damage, a wheel-lift towing vehicle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recommended.△ CAUTION
Do not use steering column lock to secure steering wheel during towing operation.⚠ 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.△ CAUTION
Many vehicles are equipped with air dams, spoilers, and/or ground effect panels. To avoid component damage, a wheel-lift towing vehicle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recommended.⚠ WARNING
Ensure vehicle is on a level surface or the wheels are blocked to prevent vehicle from rolling.△ CAUTION
Do not use steering column lock to secure steering wheel during towing operation.⚠ WARNING
Ensure vehicle is on a level surface or the wheels are blocked to prevent vehicle from rolling.△ CAUTION
Do not use steering column lock to secure steering wheel during towing operation.
- Attach wheel lift device to rear wheels.
- Place the transmission in neutral.
- Raise vehicle to towing position.
- Attach safety chains. Route chains so not to interfere with tail pipe when vehicle is lifted.
- Secure steering wheel in straight ahead position with a clamp device designed for towing.
- Place transmission in park. TWO WHEEL DRIVE TOWING - FRONT END LIFTED
- Attach wheel lift device to rear wheels.
- Place the transmission in neutral.
- Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and install tow dollies under rear wheels.
- Attach wheel lift device to front wheels and raise vehicle to towing position.
- Attach the safety chains.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to unlock the steering wheel.
- Secure steering wheel in straight ahead position with a clamp device designed for towing.
- Place transmission in park. FOUR-WHEEL - DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING Chrysler Corporation recommends that a 4WD vehicle be transported on a flat-bed device. A Wheel-lift device can be used provided the trailing wheels are off the ground and positioned in tow dollies. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TOWING - REAR END LIFTED
- Attach wheel lift device to front wheels.
- Place the transmission in neutral.
- Raise the front of the vehicle off the ground and install tow dollies under front wheels.
- Attach wheel lift device to rear wheels and raise vehicle to towing position.
- Attach safety chains. Route chains so not to interfere with tail pipe when vehicle is lifted.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to unlock the steering wheel.
- Secure steering wheel in straight ahead position with a clamp device designed for towing.
- Place transmission in park. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TOWING - FRONT END LIFTED
- Attach wheel lift device to rear wheels.
- Place the transmission in neutral.
- Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and install tow dollies under rear wheels.
- Attach wheel lift device to front wheels and raise vehicle to towing position.
- Attach the safety chains.
- Secure steering wheel in straight ahead position with a clamp device designed for towing.
- Place transmission in park.