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Towing a disabled vehicle, Four-wheel drive vehicles – Dodge 2007 Dakota User Manual

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WARNING!

Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing
serious injury.

CAUTION!

Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom-
mended. Attach towing device to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle — not to bumpers or associated
brackets. State and local laws applying to vehicles
under tow must be observed.

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFF

the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the

vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES