Towing the Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle Towing; Vehicle Care- Page 297

2016 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

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Vehicle Care

Jumper Cable Removal

Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.

After starting the disabled vehicle
and removing the jumper cables,
allow it to idle for several minutes.

Towing the Vehicle

Caution

Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.

Do not lash or hook to
suspension components. Use the
proper straps around the tires to
secure the vehicle.

Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed
car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck. If
a wheel lift tow truck is used, the
drive wheels cannot contact the
road while the vehicle is being
towed. A wheel dolly must be used
to lift all drive wheels off the ground.

Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.

Recreational Vehicle
Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle

such as behind a motor

home. 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:

.

The towing capacity of the
towing vehicle. Be sure to read
the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.

.

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