Towing; Towing the Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle Towing- Page 377

Black plate (85,1)

Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011

Vehicle Care

10-85

Towing

Towing the 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

(U.S. and Canada) on page 13

‑

7

or

Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13

‑

9

.

To tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes,
such as behind a motor home, see

“

Recreational Vehicle Towing

”

in this

section.

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.