Towing a disabled vehicle – Dodge 2014 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

NOTE:

This section describes procedures for towing a

disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.

Towing Condition

Wheels

OFF The Ground

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

MANUAL

TRANSMISSION

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

Trans in NEUTRAL

Dolly Tow

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

Front

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

Flatbed

ALL

OK

OK

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment 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.

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