Jeep Gladiator 2020, Руководство пользователя

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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Four — Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with
all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable
methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed
or with one end of the vehicle raised and the
opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available and the
transfer case is operable, the vehicle may be
towed (in the forward direction, with ALL
wheels on the ground), IF the transfer case is
in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is in
PARK (P) (P) (for automatic transmissions) or
in gear ( NOT in NEUTRAL , for manual trans -
missions). Refer to “Recreational Towing” in
“Starting And Operating” for detailed
instructions.
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks,
they are mounted in the front and rear
bumpers.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to
use both of the front tow hooks to minimize
the risk of damage to the vehicle. Always use
an appropriately rated tow strap.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint
Systems” in “Safety” for further information
on the Enhanced Accident Response System
(EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER
(EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed under certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint
Systems” in “Safety” for further information
on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
CAUTION!

Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used
(if the remaining wheels are on the
ground). Internal damage to the transmis -
sion or transfer case will occur if a front or
rear wheel lift is used when towing.

Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case
damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
WARNING!

Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing
serious injury or death.

Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow hooks. Tow straps may become
disengaged, causing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to
rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not
use tow hooks 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.