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Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Utility, Caution – Jeep 2014 Compass - User Guide User Manual

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF the

Ground

Manual Transmission

Automatic

Transmission

Flat Tow

None

Transmission in
NEUTRAL

Key in ACC
Position

NOT ALLOWED

Dolly Tow

Front

OK (FWD Only)

OK (FWD Only)

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

All

OK

OK

NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions 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 drive wheels are OFF the ground.

• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or

transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.

UTILITY

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