Recreational towing — four-wheel drive models, Recreational towing — four-wheel drive, Models – Dodge 2011 Nitro - Owner Manual User Manual

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Flat towing (with all four wheels on the ground) is
allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is removed.

Towing

with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft
is connected will result in severe transmission damage.

WARNING!

If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even
if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause
serious injury or death.

The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the
wheels chocked

during driveshaft removal and installa-

tion. The parking brake must remain engaged unless the
vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow
vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See
your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal
and

reinstallation

procedures,

including

flange

orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound,
proper bolt torque specifications, etc.

CAUTION!

Towing with the rear wheels on the ground (while the
driveshaft is connected) will cause severe transmis-
sion damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models

Recreational towing is not allowed.

These models do

not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case.

NOTE:

This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle

trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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