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Towing a disabled vehicle, Without the ignition key, Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle – Dodge JOURNEY 2010 User Manual

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Without The Ignition Key

Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing is
the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed
towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing
vehicle may be used. Furthermore, rear towing is not
recommended with the front wheels on the ground, as
transaxle damage can result. If rear towing is the only
alternative, a front end dolly must be used. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle.

All Wheel Drive (AWD)
The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle using any other method could
result in extensive damage to the transfer case and/or
transmission. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With The Key In The Ignition And All Four
Wheels On The Ground)

CAUTION!

If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the

ignition switch must be in the ON position, not in
the LOCK or ACC position.

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