Jeep Compass, Operating Information Manual

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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces
generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure,
of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s
wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without
stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
TOW EYE
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can
be used to rescue your vehicle, should it be-
come stranded off road.
CAUTION!
Tow eyes are for emergency use only, to rescue
a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow
eyes for tow truck hookup or highway towing.
You could damage your vehicle. Tow straps are
recommended when towing the vehicle; chains
may cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
eyes. Tow straps and chains may break,
causing serious injury.
Front Tow Eye Usage
The front tow eye receptacle is located on the
lower right side of the front fascia.
To install the tow eye, remove the rubber plug
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 Section 6 for information”. The tow
hook must be fully seated to the attaching
bracket through the lower front fascia as shown.
If the tow hook is not fully seated to the attach-
ing bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
Tow Eye
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