Vehicle Care; Dinghy Towing; Dolly Towing from the Front- Page 286

2017 Buick LaCrosse 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 LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9803782) -

2017 - crc - 9/7/16

Vehicle Care

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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 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.

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.

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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.