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Towing a disabled vehicle – FIAT Freemont User Manual

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Flat Tow

NONE

Trans in NEUTRAL

Ignition key in ACC

Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow

Rear

NO

Front

OK

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to pre-
vent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and
other equipment designed for the 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
applying to 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 position, not the ACC position.

• Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Damage to the fascia will occur.
• 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 push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position, not in
the LOCK or ACC position.

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KNOWING

YOUR

VEHICLE

SAFETY

STARTING

AND

DRIVING

WARNING

LIGHTS

AND

MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

SERVICING

AND

CARE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTENTS