Standard Procedure - Towing
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
This Service Information describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
| 4X4 MODELS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing Condition | Wheels OFF the Ground | FWD MODELS | 1-SPEED POWER TRANSFER UNIT |
2-SPEED POWER TRANSFER UNIT |
| Flat Tow | NONE | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | See instructions under "Recreational Towing" in "Starting And Operating"
|
| Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow | Rear | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED |
| Front | OK | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | |
| Flatbed | ALL | BEST METHOD | OK | 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, defroster, etc.) while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
- The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
- If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
4X4 Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit
- The manufacturer requires towing with all four 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
4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
- The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels OFF the ground.
- Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
- If flatbed equipment is not available and the Power Transfer Unit is operable, vehicles with a 2-speed Power Transfer Unit may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), under the following conditions:
- The Power Transfer Unit must be in NEUTRAL (N).
- If equipped with an Automatic transmission, it must be in PARK.
- If equipped with a Manual transmission, it must be in gear (Not in Neutral).