Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle, Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) – Chrysler 2006 PT Cruiser Sedan User Manual

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NOTE:

Check the automatic transmission fluid level

before towing.

Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If
Equipped)

− Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.

− When using the speed control, if you experience speed

drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.

− Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to

maximize fuel efficiency.

Towing Tips — Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:

− City Driving
While stopped, put transaxle in neutral, but do not
increase engine idle speed.

− Highway Driving
Reduce speed.

− Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.

− refer to Cooling System Operating information in the

Maintenance section of this manual for more informa-
tion.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
towing with all four wheels on the ground)
Recreational towing on vehicle’s equipped with auto-
matic transaxle’s is not recommended.

NOTE:

If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four

wheels are off the ground.

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