Dodge 2015 Journey - User Guide - Manual (Page 107)

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition
Wheel OFF the
Ground
FWD MODELS AWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONE
IF transmission is
operable:
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h)
max speed
• 15 miles (24 km)
max distance
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly
Tow
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Front OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD OK
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for
towing.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pushing the
accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the
rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the
"ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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