Towing the Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle Towing; Vehicle Care- Page 328

2018 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

10999311) - 2018 - crc - 11/20/17

Vehicle Care

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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.

Use only a flatbed tow truck for
towing a disabled vehicle. Never
use a sling type lift or damage will
occur. Use ramps to help reduce
approach angles if necessary.
A towed vehicle should have its
drive wheels off the ground.

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

Front Attachment Points

The vehicle is equipped with
specific attachment points to be
used by the towing provider. These
holes may be used to pull the
vehicle from a flat road surface onto
the flatbed tow truck.

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.

.

The proper towing equipment.
See your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment
recommendations.

.

If the vehicle is ready to be
towed. Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.