2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 412

410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated. • FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels OFF the ground). CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions could result in damage to your vehicle: • Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. • If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position, not in the LOCK/OFF position. CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow disabled vehicle if condition is related to the clutch, transmission or driveline. Additional damage to the drivetrain could result. All Transmissions If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must Without The Ignition Key be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position. Make Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL. approved method of towing without the ignition key is If the vehicle's battery is discharged, see "Shift Lever with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necesOverride" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for instruc- sary to prevent damage to the vehicle. tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the PARK position for towing.