four wheel drive DODGE JOURNEY 2014 1.G User Guide

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing ConditionWheel OFF the
Ground FWD Models AWD Models
Flat Tow NONE
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front
OK
NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOKOK
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models — Automatic Transmission
• Recreational towing is allowed ONLYif the front wheels are OFFthe ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1.Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
4.
Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe trans-
mission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
• Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a towing dolly) is NOT
ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is
on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANYof its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission
and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
UTILITY
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