Recreational towing — four-wheel drive models – Dodge 2011 Nitro User Manual

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The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the
wheels chocked

during driveshaft removal and installa-

tion. The parking brake must remain engaged unless the
vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow
vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See
your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal
and

reinstallation

procedures,

including

flange

orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound,
proper bolt torque specifications, etc.

CAUTION!

Towing with the rear wheels on the ground (while
the driveshaft is connected) will cause severe trans-
mission damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.

Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
Recreational towing is not allowed.

These models do

not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case.

NOTE:

This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or

vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the
ground.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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