RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME); Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle; RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) - Page 184

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CLIMATE CONTROLS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
STARTING AND OPERATING
MULTIMEDIA
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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STARTING AND OPERATING

 

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) 

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NOTE:

To avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake (EPB) 

engagement, you must ensure that the Auto 

Park Brake feature is disabled before towing 

this vehicle (if rear wheels are on the ground). 

The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or 

disabled via the customer programmable 

features  

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page 186.

When towing your vehicle, always follow appli

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cable state and provincial laws. Contact state 

and provincial Highway Safety offices for addi

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tional details.

If your vehicle is disabled and in need of 

commercial towing service, for further informa

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tion  

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page 309.

DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the 

drivetrain will result.

Recreational Towing
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front 

wheels are OFF the ground. This may be 

accomplished using a tow dolly (front wheels off 

the ground) or vehicle trailer (all four wheels off the 

ground). If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, 

following the dolly manufacturer's 

instructions.

2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake.

Towing Condition

Wheel OFF The Ground

FWD Models

AWD Models

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

Dolly Tow

Front

OK

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

OK

OK

CAUTION!

DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the 

drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires 

towing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF 

the ground.

Ensure that the EPB is released, and remains 

released, while being towed.

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above 

requirements can cause severe transmission 

damage. Damage from improper towing is not 

covered under the New Vehicle Limited 

Warranty.

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  • 86.  When towing your vehicle, always follow appli - cable state and provincial laws.
  • 9. DO NOT flat tow this vehicle.
  • 1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
  • 2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
  • 3. Apply the parking brake.

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