2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 522

520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manufacturer's instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed. CAUTION! • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing. • Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and transmission may result. If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models position, not the ACC position. The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels If the key fob is unavailable, or the battery is discharged, OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the see "Shift Lever Override" in "What To Do In Emergen- vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of vehicle raised and cies" for instructions on shifting the automatic transmis- the opposite end on a towing dolly. sion out of PARK for towing.