Dodge Charger: TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE / All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual / IN CASE OF EMERGENCY / TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE / All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models

FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

If the transmission and driveline are operable, AWD models can also be towed with the ignition in the ON/RUN mode, the transmission in NEUTRAL (not in PARK!), and the rear wheels OFF the ground with no limitation on speed or distance. Since the ignition MUST be in the ON/ RUN mode to tow in this manner, AWD vehicles must be towed with ALL FOUR wheels OFF the ground (e.g. on a flatbed truck) if the key fob is unavailable.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle using any other method can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle...

Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models

FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, this vehicle may be flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N)...

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