Towing Information: Service and Repair

WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION FRONT TOWING PICKUP

CAUTION

^ The vehicle must not be towed by placing only its front wheels on a rolling dolly, because to do so will result in deterioration of the viscous coupling and in the viscous coupling causing the vehicle to jump forward suddenly.
^ If this vehicle is towed, use flat bed equipment

REAR TOWING PICKUP

CAUTION

^ The vehicle must not be towed by placing only the rear wheels on a rolling dolly, because to do so will result in deterioration of the viscous coupling causing the vehicle to jump forward suddenly.
^ If this vehicle is towed, use flat bed equipment.

TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not available, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front, provided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when towing the vehicle:
1. Do not lift or tow the vehicle by attaching to or wrapping around the bumper.
2. Any loose, protruding, or damaged parts such as hoods, doors, fenders, trim, etc. should be secured or removed prior to moving the vehicle.
3. Refrain from going under a vehicle when it is lifted by the towing equipment, unless the vehicle is adequately supported by safety stands.
4. Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle.
5. State and local rules and regulations must be followed when towing a vehicle.