Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual - part 9

(7) Allow battery in disabled vehicle to charge to

at least 12.4 volts (75% charge) before attempting to
start engine. If engine does not start within 15 sec-
onds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool
(15 minutes), before cranking again.

DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS:

• Disconnect BLACK cable clamp from engine

ground on disabled vehicle.

• When using a Booster vehicle, disconnect

BLACK cable clamp from battery negative terminal.
Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery positive
terminal.

• Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery posi-

tive terminal on disabled vehicle.

TOWING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW TOWING ATTACHMENT
DEVICES TO CONTACT THE FUEL TANK OR LINES,
FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT. DO NOT LIFT OR TOW
VEHICLE

BY FRONT

REAR

BUMPER,

BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER UNITS. DO NOT
VENTURE UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT SUP-
PORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS. DO NOT
ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN A TOWED VEHI-
CLE. USE A SAFETY CHAIN THAT IS INDEPENDENT
FROM THE TOWING ATTACHMENT DEVICE.

CAUTION: Do not damage brake lines, exhaust sys-
tem, shock absorbers, sway bars, or any other
under vehicle components when attaching towing
device to vehicle. Do not attach towing device to
front or rear suspension components. Do not
secure vehicle to towing device by the use of front
or

rear

suspension

steering

components.

Remove or secure loose or protruding objects from
a damaged vehicle before towing. Refer to state and
local rules and regulations before towing a vehicle.
Do not allow weight of towed vehicle to bear on
lower fascia, air dams, or spoilers.

RECOMMENDED TOWING EQUIPMENT

To avoid damage to bumper fascia and air dams

use of a wheel lift or flat bed towing device (Fig. 8) is
recommended. When using a wheel lift towing device,
be sure the unlifted end of disabled vehicle has at
least 100 mm (4 in.) ground clearance. If minimum
ground clearance cannot be reached, use a towing
dolly. If a flat bed device is used, the approach angle
should not exceed 15 degrees.

GROUND CLEARANCE

CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums or rotors.

A towed vehicle should be raised until lifted wheels

are a minimum 100 mm (4 in) from the ground. Be
sure there is adequate ground clearance at the oppo-
site end of the vehicle, especially when towing over
rough terrain or steep rises in the road. If necessary,
remove the wheels from the lifted end of the vehicle
and lower the vehicle closer to the ground, to
increase the ground clearance at the opposite end of
the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching studs
to retain brake drums or rotors.

LOCKED VEHICLE TOWING

When a locked vehicle must be towed with the

front wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly or flat
bed hauler.

FLAT TOWING WITH TOW BAR

• 4-speed electronic automatic transaxle vehicles

can be flat towed at speeds not to exceed 72 km/h (44
mph) for not more than 160 km (100 miles). The
steering column must be unlocked and gear selector
in neutral.

• 5-speed manual transaxle vehicles can be flat

towed at any legal highway speed for extended dis-
tances. The gear selector must be in the neutral posi-
tion.

TOWING – FRONT WHEEL LIFT

Chrysler Corporation recommends that a vehicle be

towed with the front end lifted, whenever possible.

TOWING – REAR WHEEL LIFT

If a vehicle cannot be towed with the front wheels

lifted, the rear wheels can be lifted provided the fol-
lowing guide lines are observed.

Fig. 8 Recommended Towing Devices

1 - WHEEL LIFT
2 - FLAT BED

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