Freeing a stuck vehicle, Towing a disabled vehicle – Chrysler 2004 Concorde User Manual

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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn
the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.

CAUTION!

Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h).

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Only two ways of towing are approved; front towing and
flat bed towing.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front

with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.

Always use wheel lift equipment when towing

from the front. The only other approved method
of towing is with a flat bed truck.

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to

the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur.

Do not push or tow this vehicle with another

vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
axle may result.

If damage to the vehicle prevents towing from the front,
move the vehicle onto a flat bed tow truck.

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