Standard Procedure - Towing
DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Do not dolly tow this vehicle. Use of a towing dolly can cause significant damage to your vehicle. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the below requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
| Towing Condition | Wheels OFF The Ground | RWD MODELS | AWD MODELS | SRT MODELS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Tow | NONE | If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed • 30 miles (48 km) max distance |
NOT ALLOWED | If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed • 30 miles (48 km) max distance |
| Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow | Front | NOT RECOMMENDED (but, if used, same limitations as above) | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED |
| Rear | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED, but, if used:
|
NOT RECOMMENDED | |
| Flatbed | ALL | BEST METHOD | BEST METHOD | BEST METHOD |
Towing A Disabled Vehicle
- 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 manufacturer's instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to 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.
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models
- The manufacturer 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 flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
- The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
- The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
- The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km), then the only acceptable method of towing is with a flatbed truck.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
- The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
- If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, AWD models can also be towed with the ignition in the ON/ RUN mode, the transmission in NEUTRAL (not in PARK!), and the rear wheels OFF the ground with no limitation on speed or distance. Since the ignition MUST be in the ON/RUN mode to tow in this manner, AWD vehicles must be towed with ALL FOUR wheels OFF the ground (e.g. on a flatbed truck) if the key fob is unavailable.