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2022 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Vehicle Care

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:

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Before towing the vehicle, become
familiar with the local laws that apply to
recreational vehicle towing. These laws
may vary by region.

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

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

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

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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.

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

Caution

If the 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. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground.

The vehicle is not designed to be towed
with all four wheels on the ground. If the
vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be
used. See the following information on dolly
towing.