Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly transporting a disabled vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle. Use proper tire straps to secure the vehicle to the flatbed tow truck. Do not strap or hook to any frame, underbody, or suspension component not specified below. Do not move vehicles with drive axle tires on the ground. Damage is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
The vehicle may be equipped with an electric parking brake and/or an electronic shifter. In the event of a loss of 12-volt battery power, the electric parking brake cannot be released, and the vehicle cannot be shifted to N (Neutral). Tire skates or dollies must be used under the non-rolling tires to prevent damage while loading/unloading the vehicle. Dragging the vehicle will cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
The vehicle may be equipped with a tow eye. Improper use of the tow eye may cause damage to the vehicle and is not covered by the vehicle warranty. If equipped, use the tow eye to load the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck from a flat road surface, or to move the vehicle a very short distance at a walking pace. The tow eye is not designed for off-road recovery. The vehicle must be in N (Neutral) with the electric parking brake released when using the tow eye.
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Contact a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be transported. GM recommends a flatbed tow truck to transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to help reduce approach angles, if necessary. If equipped, a tow eye may be located near the spare tire or emergency jack. Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle from the snow, mud, sand, or ditch. Tow eye threads may have right or left-hand threads. Use caution when installing or removing the tow eye. The vehicle must be in N (Neutral) and the electric parking brake must be released when loading the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck. . If the vehicle is equipped with car wash
mode and has 12-volt battery power, refer to “Car Wash Mode” under Automatic Transmission 0 215 to place the vehicle in N (Neutral).
. If the 12-volt battery is dead and/or the engine will not start, the vehicle will not move. Try to jump start the vehicle. Refer to Jump Starting - North America 0 383 and if the jump start is successful, retry the “Car Wash Mode” procedure.
. If jump starting is unsuccessful, the vehicle will not move. Tire skates or dollies must be used under the non-rolling tires to prevent vehicle damage.
Front Attachment Points
The vehicle is equipped with specific attachment points to be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat road surface. Do not use these attachment points to pull the vehicle from snow, mud or sand.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a motor home. The two most common types
of recreational vehicle towing are dinghy 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 on a dolly. Follow the tow vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . Before towing the vehicle, become
familiar with the local laws that apply to recreational vehicle towing. These laws may vary by region.
. 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 traveled? 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.
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. 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.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front of the vehicle grille could restrict airflow and cause damage to the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only use one that attaches to the towing vehicle.
Dinghy Towing
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Caution
If the two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive vehicles with a two speed transfer case that has an N (Neutral) and a 4n setting.
Warning
Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). You or others could be injured. Set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral).
To dinghy tow: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind
the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a level surface.
2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle.
3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
4. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See “Shifting into N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel Drive 0 219 for the proper procedure. Check that the vehicle is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) and then to D (Drive). There should be no movement of the vehicle while shifting.
5. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
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Failure to tow the vehicle with the transmission in P (Park) can cause damage to the transmission.
6. Turn off the engine. 7. Place the vehicle in accessory mode by
pressing the start button without stepping on the brake pedal.
8. Release the parking brake only when you are confident it is secured to tow vehicle and will not roll. Before going on to the next step, be sure to take the mechanical key with you. It will be needed to re-enter the vehicle after the power is disconnected. See “Drive Door Key Lock Cylinder Access” under Door Locks 0 15.
9. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery and secure the nut and bolt. Cover the negative battery post with a non-conductive material to prevent any contact with the negative battery terminal.
Caution
Failure to disconnect the negative battery cable or to have it contact the terminals can cause damage to the vehicle.
10. Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is unlocked.
Caution
If the steering column is locked, vehicle damage may occur.
11. Rock the vehicle to make sure the parking brake is not set and transfer case is in N (Neutral).
Caution
Towing the vehicle with the parking brake set can damage it. Always release the parking brake prior to towing the vehicle.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting the towed vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface. 2. Connect the battery. 3. Apply the brake pedal.
Warning
The vehicle can roll when the brake pedal is released. Always apply and hold the brake pedal when setting the parking brake. Make sure the parking brake is fully engaged before releasing the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine and shift the transfer case out of N (Neutral) to 2 m. See “Shifting out of N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel Drive 0 219. See your dealer if the transfer case cannot be shifted out of N (Neutral).
5. Check that the vehicle is in 2 m by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) and then to D (Drive). There should be movement of the vehicle while shifting.
6. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn off the vehicle.
7. Set the parking brake. 8. Release the parking brake. 9. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow
vehicle. 10. Reset any lost presets.
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The outside temperature display will default to 0 °C (32 °F) but will reset with normal usage.
Dolly Towing
Caution
Do not tow this vehicle with two wheels on the ground, or vehicle damage could occur. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Dolly towing this vehicle is not allowed with either the front or the rear tires on the ground for two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, regardless of transfer case.
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