run flat JEEP PATRIOT 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the
GroundManual
Transmission6-Speed Automatic
(FWD Only)6-Speed Automatic
4WDCVT Automatic
Transmission
Flat Tow NONE
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
•Key in ACC or
ON/RUN position
If transmission is
operable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
•Key in ACC or
ON/RUN position
•25 mph (40 km/h)
maxspeed
•15 miles (24 km)
maxdistance
If transmission is
operable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
•Key in ACC or
ON/RUN position
•25 mph (40 km/h)
maxspeed
•15 miles (24 km)
maxdistance
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or Dolly
To wRearNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front FWD ModelsONLY OK NOT ALLOWEDFWD ModelsONLY
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
247

With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be
towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a
flatbed truck (all four wheelsOFFthe
ground).
•Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be
towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheelsOFF
the ground).
If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel
Drive (FWD) and Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicles, with the 6-speed automatic transmis-
sion only (NOTthe Continuously Variable auto-
matic transmission [CVT]), may be flat towed
(with all four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
•The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
•The key must be in the ACC or ON/RUN
position.
•The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
•The towing distance must not exceed 15
miles (24 km).Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed
automaticonly) may also be towed (under the
same limitations shown above) with the rear
wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
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.
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..
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to
“Gear Selector Override” in this section for
instructions on shifting the automatic transmis-
sion out of PARK for towing.Manual Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel
Drive (4WD) vehicles can be flat towed (all
four wheels on the ground) with the transmis-
sion in NEUTRAL and the key in the ACC or
ON/RUN position.
•FWD vehicles can be towed with the front
wheels elevated.
•FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all wheelsOFFthe ground).
CAUTION!
•DO NOTflat tow any disabled vehicle if
condition is related to the clutch, transmis-
sion or driveline. Additional damage to the
drivetrain could result.
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe engine,
transmission, or drivetrain damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
248

All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
froster, etc.) while being towed, the key must be
in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
Make certain the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspen-
sion components. Damage to your vehicle
may result from improper towing.Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is
towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. The only approved method of towing with-
out the ignition key is with a flatbed truck.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to pre-
vent damage to the vehicle.
249