Jeep 2010 Compass - User Guide - Manual (Page 42)

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All
Four Wheels On The Ground)
Recreational Towing
Condition
Manual Transmission
Vehicles
Automatic Transmission
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
transmission is in NEUTRAL and the
ignition key is in the ACC position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle
equipped with an automatic
transmission. 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 transmission will occur if a
front or rear wheel lift is used
when recreational towing.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION
INTERLOCK MANUAL
OVERRIDE SYSTEM
• The manual override may be used in
the event that the shift lever should fail
to move from PARK with the Key Fob in
the ON/RUN position and the brake
pedal pressed.
• To operate the shift lock manual
override, perform the following steps:
• Locate and remove the removable
plug in the right side of the shift
lever housing.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC
or ON/RUN position without starting
the engine.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Press and maintain firm pressure
on the brake pedal.
• Using your finger, press and hold
the override tab through the access
port.
• Move the shift lever into the
NEUTRAL position and start the
vehicle.
• Reinstall the removable plug.
• Release the parking brake.
• Have your vehicle inspected by your
local authorized dealer immediately if
the shift lock manual override has
been used.
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