Towing a disabled vehicle

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.

If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described on ⇒ page 142.

Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models..

Flat Tow NONE..

If transmission is operable:..

• Transmission in NEUTRAL (N)..

• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed..

• 15 miles (24 km) max distance..

(6–speed transmission)..

• 30 miles (48 km) max distance..

(8–speed transmission)..

⇒ page 142..

• Automatic Transmission in PARK (P)..

• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL (N)..

• Tow in forward direction..

Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow..

Front NOT ALLOWED..

Rear OK NOT ALLOWED..

Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD..

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment per FCA US LLC instructions.

Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to fascia/bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.

If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery is discharged, find Instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK in order to move the vehicle ⇒ page 272.

CAUTION!..

● Do not use sling type equipment when towing.

Vehicle damage may occur.

● When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.

TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS..

FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle may be towed..

(with rear wheels ON the ground) under the following conditions:..

● The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N).

Instructions on shifting the 8–speed transmission to NEUTRAL (N) when the engine is OFF..

⇒ page 272.

● The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph..

(48 km/h).

● The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles..

(24 km) for 6–speed transmission, or 30 miles..

(48 km) for 8–speed transmission.

If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km) for 6–speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for 8–speed transmission, tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position) with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels ON the ground.

CAUTION!..

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe engine and/or transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle..

Limited Warranty.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS..

FCA US LLC recommends towing with all wheels..

OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.

CAUTION!..

● Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the remaining wheels are on the ground).

Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.

● Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New..

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —..

IF EQUIPPED..

Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks.

Front Tow Hooks Location..

NOTE:..

For offroad recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.

⚠ WARNING!..

● Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.

Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.

● Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, 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 highway towing.

You could damage your vehicle.