2009 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 366

364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. NOTE: The transmission must be in NEUTRAL under any towing configuration. 2-Wheel Drive Vehicles Front Wheels Raised The speed must not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) and the distance must not exceed 15 miles (25 km). This vehicle may be towed with the transmission in NEUTRAL, the ignition key in the LOCK position, the front wheels raised, and the rear wheels on the ground. 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. If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km) or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed. Rear Wheels Raised The speed must not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) and the distance must not exceed 15 miles (25 km). This vehicle may be towed with the transmission in NEUTRAL, the ignition key in the LOCK position, the rear wheels raised, and the front wheels on the ground. If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km) or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed. 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles The manufacturer recommends flatbed towing with all wheels OFF the ground.