2007 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 286
2007 Dodge Dakota Manual
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286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury. 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. CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your vehicle.