Towing a disabled vehicle – FIAT Freemont User Manual
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF
the Ground
FWD MODELS
MANUAL TRANS-
MISSION
FWD MODELS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
AWD MODELS
Flat Tow
NONE
Transmission in
NEUTRAL
Ignition in ACC
or ON/RUN
position
If tranmission is
operable:
Transmission in
NEUTRAL
Ignition in ACC or
ON/RUN position
40 km/h max speed
24 kilometers max
distance
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or Dolly
Tow
Rear
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Front
OK
OK
NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed
ALL
BEST METHOD
BEST METHOD
OK
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to pre-
vent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and
other equipment designed for this purpose, following
equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety
chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
device to main structural members of the vehicle, not
to bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws
regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters,
etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the
ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to "Shift
Lever Override" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for
instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out
of the PARK position for towing.
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND
CARE
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