Four–Wheel Drive Models; Without The Key Fob; Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped- Page 408

2021 Jeep Gladiator Owner's Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
STARTING AND OPERATING
MULTIMEDIA
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

 

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FCA LLC US recommends towing with all wheels 

OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow 

the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the 

vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing 

dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available and the 

transfer case is operable, the vehicle may be 

towed (in the forward direction, with ALL wheels 

on the ground), IF the transfer case is in 

NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is in PARK 

(P) (for automatic transmissions) or in gear 

(NOT in NEUTRAL, for manual transmissions)  

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Special care must be taken when the vehicle is 

towed with the ignition in the OFF position. The 

only approved method of towing without the key 

fob is with a flatbed truck. Proper towing 

equipment is necessary to prevent damage to 

the vehicle.

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QUIPPED

 

If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, 

they are mounted in the front and the rear 

fascia/bumpers.

NOTE:

For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use 

both front tow hooks to minimize the risk of 

damage to the vehicle. Always use an appropri

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ately rated tow strap

Front Tow Hooks

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicles trim level, rear tow 

hooks vary.

CAUTION!

Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if 

the remaining wheels are on the ground). 

Internal damage to the transmission or 

transfer case will occur if a front or rear 

wheel lift is used when towing.

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above 

requirements can cause severe transmis

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sion and/or transfer case damage. 

Damage from improper towing is not 

covered under the New Vehicle Limited 

Warranty.

CAUTION!

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