FCA US DODGE JOURNEY 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Tow Eye Usage Precautions
Tow Eye Warning Label
Front Tow Eye Installation
The front tow eye receptacle is located behind a
door, located on the right front bumper fascia.
To install the tow eye, open the door using the
vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread
the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through
the eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking And Tire
Changing” in this chapter for further informa-
tion. The tow eye must be fully seated to the
attaching bracket through the lower front fascia
as shown. If the tow eye is not fully seated to the
attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be
towed.
Front Tow Eye Installed
CAUTION!

The tow eye must only be used for roadside
emergencies. Use with an appropriate
device in accordance with highway code (a
rigid bar or rope) to maneuver the vehicle in
preparation for transport via a tow truck.

The tow eye must not be used to move the
vehicle off the road or where there are
obstacles.

Do not use the tow eyes for tow truck
hookup or highway towing.

Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck
vehicle. Refer to the “Freeing A Stuck
Vehicle” section for further information.

Please refer to the “Towing A Disabled
Vehicle” section for detailed instructions.
Damage to your vehicle may occur if these
guidelines are not followed.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
eyes.

Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains
may break, causing serious injury or death.

Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow
straps may break or become disengaged,
causing serious injury or death.

Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may
cause components to break resulting in
serious injury or death.
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