Jeep 2014 Patriot, Owner'S Manual

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With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
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Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels
OFF the ground).
•
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles must be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels
OFF the ground).
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Manual Transmission
•
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
•
FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels
elevated.
•
FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck
(all wheels
OFF the ground).
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition is
related to the clutch, transmission or driveline. Ad-
ditional damage to the drivetrain could result.
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