Vehicle Care; Dinghy Towing; If the vehicle is towed- Page 438

2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
Customer Information
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012

10-100

Vehicle Care

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
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.

.

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.

Dinghy Towing

Notice:

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 was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be
towed, a dolly should be used. See

Dolly Towing

that follows for more

information.

Dolly Towing from the Front
(Front-Wheel Drive)

Vehicles with front-wheel drive can
be dolly towed from the front.

Use the following procedure to dolly
tow the vehicle from the front:

1. Attach the dolly to the tow

vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.

2. Drive the front wheels onto the

dolly.

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  • 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
  • 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 438

  • Black plate (100,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012 10-100 Vehicle Care 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 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. . Is the vehicle ready to be towed?