2012 Dodge Dakota User Guide - Page 87

UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Two-Wheel Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) • Tow in forward direction NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED OK Front Dolly Tow On Trailer Rear ALL NOT ALLOWED OK OK Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. • Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure: • Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. • Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly. • Firmly set the parking brake. Place automatic transmission in PARK, manual transmission in gear (not in Neutral). • Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. • Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. • Install a suitable clamping device, designed for towing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) for recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into PARK for recreational towing. Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing. Refer to the following for the proper transfer case NEUTRAL (N) shifting procedure for your vehicle. 85