Jeep 2015 Patriot - User Guide - Manual (Page 82)

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
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 transmission 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.
UTILITY
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