Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Recreational towing, Behind motorhome, etc.) – Jeep 2010 Compass - Owner Manual User Manual
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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
Recreational
Towing Condition
Manual Trans-
axle Vehicles
Automatic
Transaxle
Vehicles
Four Wheel Flat
Tow (All Wheels on
Ground)
Yes
Never
Two Wheel Dolly
Tow (Front or Rear
Wheels on Ground)
Never
Never
Flat Bed Tow (All
Wheels on Bed of
Truck)
Yes
Yes
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may
be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway
speed, for any distance, if the manual transaxle is in
NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
automatic transaxle. Damage to the drivetrain will
result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure
all four wheels are off the ground.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used.
Internal damage to the transaxle will occur if a
front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.
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