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With ignition key, Automatic transmission, Manual transmission – Jeep 2013 Compass User Manual

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With Ignition Key

Automatic Transmission

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with

the front wheels elevated or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels OFF the ground).

• Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles must be towed on a

flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF the ground).

CAUTION!

DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an

automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.

Failure to follow these towing methods can cause

severe transmission damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Manual Transmission

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)

vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.

• FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels

elevated.

• FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck

(all wheels OFF the ground).

CAUTION!

DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition is
related to the clutch, transmission or driveline. Ad-
ditional damage to the drivetrain could result.

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