2015 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 463

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 With Ignition Key Automatic Transmission • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF the ground). • Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF the ground). If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed automatic transmission only ( NOT the Continuously Variable automatic transmission [CVT]), may be flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed automatic only) may also be towed (under the same limitations shown above) with the rear wheels elevated. CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a CVT automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.. 6 If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to "Shift Lever • The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Override" in this section for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing. • The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).