Fiat 500 Quiz
Starting and operating

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

In this manual: Starting and operating
Introduction — 6Things to know before starting your vehicle — 70Understanding the features of your vehicle — 72Understanding your instrument panel — 74Starting and operating — 70What to do in emergencies — 28Maintaining your vehicle — 50Maintenance schedules — 3If you need consumer assistance — 14
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Trailer towing with this vehicle is not allowed.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission is in NEUTRAL.

Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.

NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.

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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