Towing JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON 2017 Owners Manual

Engine/TransmissionModelGCWR (Gross Combined
Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.0L Two–Door 8,016 lbs (3 636 kg) 20 ft2 (1.86 m2) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
Four–Door 8,117 lbs (3 682 kg) 30 ft2 (2.79 m2) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (158 kg)
3.6L Two–Door 8,016 lbs (3 636 kg) 20 ft2 (1.86 m2) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
Four–Door 8,117 lbs (3 682 kg) 30 ft2 (2.79 m2) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (158 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered
as part of the combined weight of occupants
and cargo (ie. the GVWR), and the GVWR
should never exceed the weight referenced on
the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Refer to “Tire Safety Information” in “Servic-
ing And Maintenance” in the Owner’s infor-
mation for further details.
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Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models
Flat Tow NONESee Instructions
• Automatic transmission in PARK.
• Manual transmission in gear
(NOT in NEUTRAL [N]).
• Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N).
• Tow in forward direction.
Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models
NOTE:
The transfer case must be shifted into NEU-
TRAL (N), automatic transmission must be in
PARK, and manual transmission must be in
gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational
towing.
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