Dodge Nitro: Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.)
Two-Wheel Drive Models
All Four Wheels On The Ground
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is removed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft is connected can result in severe transmission damage.
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 wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installation. The parking brake must remain engaged unless the vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal and reinstallation procedures, including flange orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound, proper bolt torque specifications, etc.
NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.
Four-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive Models
CAUTION: Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
All Four Wheels On The Ground
Recreational towing is NOT allowed. These models do not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case.
NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.
Trailer towing
In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
review this information to t ...
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Jacking and tire changing
WARNING:
• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is ...
Limitations of use
The DATABASE is restricted for use in the
specific system for which it was created.
Except to the extent explicitly permitted by
mandatory applicable laws, you may not
extract or re-utilise substa ...
Brake over accelerator
This vehicle is equipped with a brake over accelerator feature. In the
event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, applying steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal will both slow the ...