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All-wheel drive (awd) models, Front-wheel drive (fwd) models – Dodge 2015 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models

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.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or power
transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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, 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 15 miles (24 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must
be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels
OFF the ground (using a flatbed truck, towing dolly, or
wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-

quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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