Fiat 500X 2017, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION!
•
DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels
on the ground. Damage to the drivetrain will
result.
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Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Inter-
nal damage to the transmission or power transfer
unit will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used
when towing.
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Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
TOW EYE USAGE — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be
used to tow a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye be sure to follow the “Tow Eye
Usage Precautions” and the “Towing A Disabled Ve-
hicle” instructions in this section.
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
NOTE:
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Ensure that the tow eye is properly seated and secure
in the mounting receptacle.
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The tow eye is recommended for use with an ap-
proved tow bar and or rope.
•
Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a
flatbed truck.
Tow Eye
336 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY