Vehicle Care; Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground); Towing the Vehicle from the Rear- Page 304

Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

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Vehicle Care

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Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground)

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Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles

To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive 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.
3. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
4. Set the parking brake.

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Warning

Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's
transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause
the vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in P (Park). You or others
could be injured. Set the parking brake
before shifting the transfer case to
N (Neutral).

5. Use a clamping device designed for

towing to ensure that the front wheels
are locked into the straight position.

6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following

the manufacturer's instructions.

7. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See

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Shifting into N (Neutral)

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under

Four-Wheel Drive

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for the proper

procedure.

8. Release the parking brake only after the

vehicle being towed is firmly attached to
the tow vehicle.

9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

Towing the Vehicle from the Rear

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Warning

Never tow the vehicle from the rear. The
front wheels cannot be secured in a
straight direction, and the tow vehicle
could sway out of control, causing a
crash. You or others could be injured or
killed, and the vehicle could be damaged.
Repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.