Jeep compass 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 277 / 429

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).
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Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels
OFF the ground).
If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed
automatic transmission only (
NOT the Continuously
Variable automatic transmission [CVT]), may be flat towed
(with all four wheels on the ground) under the following
conditions:
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The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
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The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
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The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed automatic
only ) may also be towed (under the same limitations
shown above) with the rear wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
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DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a CVT
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result. If these vehicles require towing, make
sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
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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..
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Gear Selector
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
Manual Transmission
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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).
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