Dodge 2007 Magnum SRT8 User Manual download pdf (Page 287)

CAUTION!

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When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-

tween “First” and R (Reverse), do not spin the

wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain

damage may result.

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Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast

may lead to transmission overheating and failure.

It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the

wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h).

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-

ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-

age or failure. A tire could explode and injure

someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster

than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and don’t

let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the

speed.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY

Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed

with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-

proved method of towing without the ignition key is

with a flat bed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-

sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.

TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER

VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the

ground)

Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic

transmission, is only permitted within the following

limitations:

With The Ignition Key

Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-

tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the

distance to be traveled must not exceed 30 miles (48 km),

and the towing speed must not exceed 30 mph

(48 km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a

transmission geartrain failure. If the transmission is not

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