Emergency tow hooks - if equipped, Towing a disabled vehicle, Emergency tow hooks — if equipped – Jeep 2008 Wrangler User Manual

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EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED

If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are
mounted in the front and the rear.

CAUTION!

Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle, chains may cause vehicle
damage.

WARNING!

Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks.
Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious
injury.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

The manufacturer recommends towing with all four
wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow
the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle
raised and the other end on a towing dolly.

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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