Dinghy towing, Dolly towing – Pontiac 2006 Grand Prix User Manual

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Here are some important things to consider before you
do recreational vehicle towing:

What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations.

How far will the vehicle be towed? Some vehicles
have restrictions on how far and how long they
can tow.

Do you have the proper towing equipment? See
your dealer or trailering professional for additional
advice and equipment recommendations.

Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you would
prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you will want to
make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed.
See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4-24.

Dinghy Towing

Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, the drivetrain components could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground.

The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all
four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be
towed, use a dolly. See “Dolly Towing” following for
more information.

Dolly Towing

The vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your
vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:

1. Put the front wheels on the dolly.

2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P).

3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key.

4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead

position.

5. Release the parking brake.

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