CHEVROLET 2011 HHR - Manual (Page 279)

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle
should be towed with all four wheels off the ground.
Care must be taken with vehicles that have low
ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always
flatbed on a car carrier.
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside
Assistance Program on page 8‑7.
To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for
recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome,
see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle
behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing.
Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with
two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly.
Here are some important things to consider before
recreational vehicle towing:
. What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
. What is the distance that will be travelled? Some
vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long
they can tow.
. Is the proper towing equipment going to be used?
See your dealer or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
. Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing
the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is
prepared to be towed. See Before Leaving on a
Long Trip on page 5‑18.
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