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Jeep Compass
Towing/lifting the vehicle
ignition device in RUN mode, the electric parking brake must be
manually deactivated whenever the driver side door is opened by
pressing the brake pedal and then releasing the EPB.
If the car battery is flat, see "Releasing the gear selector" in the
previous chapter for instructions on how to move the gear lever from
P (park) position of the automatic transmission so as to able to
move the car.
IMPORTANT
• Do not tow using lifting harnesses. The car could be damaged.
• When the car is secured on the platform of a breakdown truck,
do not fasten the components of the front and rear suspension.
Towing in an incorrect manner may damage the car.
• Check that the electric parking brake are released and remains
in this state during the towing operations.
5.1.1 Keyless versions
Particular attention must be dedicated when towing the car with the
ignition device in LOCK/OFF. The only towing method allowed
without the key is on a breakdown truck platform. To prevent
damage to the car, use appropriate towing equipment.
5.1.2 Front wheel drive (FWD) models with key
The manufacturer recommends to tow the car with all four wheels
lifted from the ground on the platform of a breakdown
truck.
If a breakdown truck with platform is not available, the car must be
towed with the front wheels LIFTED from the ground (using a trailer
or special equipment allowing lifting of the front wheels).
Check that the electric parking brake are released and remains in
this state during the towing operations. The electric parking brake
must not be released if all four wheels are lifted off the ground.
5.1.3 4x4 models
The manufacturer recommends towing the car with the four wheels
LIFTED from the ground.
It is possible to tow the car on the platform of a breakdown truck,
with an end lifted and the other on a towing trailer.