Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 589)

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Practical hints
Towing
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̈ Switch on the ignition (୴ page 111).
̈ For a distance of up to 30 miles
(50 km), move the selector lever to
position N.
̈ For a distance greater than 30 miles
(50 km), remove the propeller shafts
to the driven axles.
Take great care when attempting to tow
the vehicle free if its drive wheels have
become embedded in loose earth or
mud, particularly if the vehicle is loaded.
Tow the vehicle smoothly and straight-
ahead. The chassis could otherwise be
damaged.
Do not attempt to tow out the vehicle if
a trailer is coupled up.
Where possible, tow the vehicle out
backwards along the track made by the
vehicle previously.
With transmission damage
̈ Always remove the propeller shafts
to the driven axles.
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Deactivate the automatic locking
while driving function when towing .
You could otherwise become locked
out when pushing or towing the vehi-
cle.
! CAUTION
Do not exceed a towing speed of
50 km/h, otherwise the transmis-
sion could be damaged.
Towing out a vehicle that is stuck Towing the vehicle in the event of
particular malfunctions
! CAUTION
Use new self-securing nuts when in-
stalling the propeller shafts.
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