Vehicle Care; Dinghy Towing; If the vehicle is towed- Page 351

2013 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 - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12

Vehicle Care

10-91

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Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your
dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.

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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
the following information on dolly
towing.

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 instructions.

2. Drive the front wheels onto the

dolly.

3. Shift the transmission to

P (Park).

4. Firmly set the parking brake.

5. Use an adequate clamping

device designed for towing to
ensure that the front wheels are
locked into the straight-ahead
position.

6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly

following the manufacturer
instructions.

7. Release the parking brake only

after the vehicle being towed is
firmly attached to the towing
vehicle.

8. Turn the ignition to OFF.

Detailed Information for 2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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  • 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer instructions.
  • 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.
  • 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
  • 4. Firmly set the parking brake.
  • 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position.
  • 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer instructions.
  • 7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle.
  • 8. Turn the ignition to OFF.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 351

  • Black plate (91,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Vehicle Care 10-91 . 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?