2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 381

378 STARTING AND OPERATING Flat towing (with all four wheels on the ground) is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is removed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft is connected will result in severe transmission damage. CAUTION! Towing with the rear wheels on the ground (while the driveshaft is connected) will cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case. WARNING! If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause serious injury or death. The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installa- trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground. tion. The parking brake must remain engaged unless the CAUTION! vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requireyour authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer and reinstallation procedures, including flange case damage. Damage from improper towing is not orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound, covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. proper bolt torque specifications, etc.