CHEVROLET 2012 Colorado - Manual (Page 346)

Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012
10-96 Vehicle Care
4. Put an automatic transmission
in P (Park) or a manual
transmission in 1 (First).
5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly
following the manufacturer's
instructions.
6. Use an adequate clamping
device designed for towing to
ensure that the front wheels are
locked into the straight position.
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WARNING
Shifting a full‐time
four‐wheel‐drive vehicle's
transfer case into N (Neutral) can
cause the vehicle to roll even if
the automatic transmission is in
P (Park) or the manual
transmission is in any gear. You
or others could be injured. Make
sure the parking brake is firmly
set before the transfer case is
shifted to N (Neutral).
7. Shift the transfer case to
N (Neutral). See “Shifting into
N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel
Drive on page 10‑30.
8. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
If the vehicle being towed will
not be started or driven for
six weeks or more, remove the
battery cable from the negative
terminal (post) of the battery to
prevent the battery from
draining.
After towing, see “Shifting Out of
N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel Drive
on page 10‑30.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct
sunlight.
Notice: Do not use petroleum
based, acidic, or abrasive
cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal,
or plastic parts. If damage
occurs, it would not be covered
by the vehicle's warranty.
Approved cleaning products can
be obtained from your dealer.
Follow all manufacturer
directions regarding correct
product usage, necessary safety
precautions, and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care
product.