Towing a disabled vehicle, Without the ignition key, Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle – Dodge CHALLENGER 2009 User Manual

Page 361: Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)

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WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and don’t let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Without The Ignition Key

Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)

Flat towing of vehicles is permitted within the following
limitations:

With The Ignition Key
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions:

• The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL
• The distance to be traveled must not exceed 30 miles

(48 km)

• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h)

CAUTION!

Exceeding these towing limits may cause a transmis-
sion failure.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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