Towing a disabled vehicle – Dodge 2012 Challenger User Manual

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
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

If transmission is operable:

• Transmission in NEUTRAL

• 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed

• 15 miles (24 km) max distance

If transmission is operable:

• Transmission in NEUTRAL

• 65 mph (104 km/h)max

speed

Wheel Lift or Dolly

Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

NOT RECOMMENDED

Rear

NOT RECOMMENDED

NOT RECOMMENDED

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

BEST METHOD

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the 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 applying to
vehicles under tow must be observed.

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.

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