2009 Chrysler Aspen Owner Manual - Page 383

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recommended. Attach towing device to main structural members of the vehicle - not to bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws, applying to vehicles under tow, must be observed. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles 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. Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in the OFF position, along with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h), and the distance must not exceed 15 miles (25 km). If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km) or faster than 30 mph (50 km/h), it must be towed on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground, or with the front end raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly. NOTE: Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (25 km), can cause severe transmission damage. 6