Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle, Recreational towing – Jeep 2013 Patriot - Owner Manual User Manual
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF the Ground
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Flat Tow
None
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC Position
NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow
Front
OK (FWD Only)
OK (FWD Only)
Rear
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer
All
OK
OK
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions
may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal
highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmis-
sion
is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC
position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result. If these vehicles require towing, make
sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
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