Vehicle care 10-91 – GMC 2012 Savana User Manual

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GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11

Vehicle Care

10-91

Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not
be towed with all four wheels on the
ground. Two-wheel-drive
transmissions have no provisions
for internal lubrication while being
towed.

All‐Wheel‐Drive Vehicles

The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. To properly tow these
vehicles, they should be placed on
a platform trailer with all four wheels
off the ground.

Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground, or even with only two of
its wheels on the ground, will
damage drivetrain components.
Do not tow an all-wheel-drive
vehicle with any of its wheels on
the ground.

Dolly Towing

Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the
Ground) – Two‐Wheel‐Drive
Vehicles

Use the following procedure to tow
the vehicle from the rear:

1. Attach the dolly to the tow

vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.

2. Drive the rear wheels onto the

dolly.

3. Firmly set the parking brake.

See Parking Brake on page 9‑34
for more information.

4. Put the transmission in P (Park).

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.

7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

If the tow vehicle 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 while
towing.

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