Towing a disabled vehicle – FIAT Freemont User Manual

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF

the Ground

FWD MODELS

MANUAL TRANS-

MISSION

FWD MODELS

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

AWD MODELS

Flat Tow

NONE

Transmission in
NEUTRAL

Ignition in ACC
or ON/RUN
position

If tranmission is
operable:

Transmission in
NEUTRAL

Ignition in ACC or
ON/RUN position

40 km/h max speed

24 kilometers max
distance

NOT ALLOWED

Wheel Lift or Dolly
Tow

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

Front

NOT ALLOWED

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 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 position, not the ACC position.

If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to "Shift
Lever Override" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for
instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out
of the PARK position for towing.

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KNOWING

YOUR

VEHICLE

SAFETY

STARTING

AND

DRIVING

WARNING

LIGHTS

AND

MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

SERVICING

AND

CARE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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