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Towing a disabled vehicle, Towing with the ignition key – Dodge 2008 RT Caravan User Manual

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CAUTION!

Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 35 mph (55 km/h).

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Towing With The Ignition Key

Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector lever must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 mi (160 km),
and the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72
km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans-
mission geartrain failure. If the transmission is not op-
erative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 100 mi
(160 km), the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels off the ground.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front

with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.

Always use wheel lift equipment when towing

from the front. The only other approved method of
towing is with a flat bed truck.

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to

the rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur.

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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