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Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Two-wheel drive models, Four-wheel drive models – Dodge 2011 Dakota User Manual

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WARNING!

Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other
aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle.
This could adversely affect the functioning of the
airbag system in a collision and you could be injured.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Two-Wheel Drive Models
Recreational towing of two-wheel drive models is not
allowable. Towing the vehicle with the transmission in
NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage. Re-
moval of the driveshaft for towing is not recommended,
since this would allow fluid to drain from the
transmission.

Four-Wheel Drive Models

CAUTION!

Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a

front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.

The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL

for recreational towing. The NEUTRAL button is
located on the lower left hand corner of the trans-
fer case switch. Shifts into and out of transfer case
NEUTRAL can take place with the transfer case
switch in any mode position.

Automatic transmissions must be placed in PARK

position for recreational towing.

Failure to follow these procedures can cause se-

vere transmission and/or transfer case damage.

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