Recreational Vehicle Towing; Vehicle Care; Front Attachment Points- Page 296

2022 Chevrolet malibu Owner Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

02-Seats and Restraints_en_US
04-Instruments and Controls_en_US
08-Driving and Operating_en_US
Driving and Operating
09-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-

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Vehicle Care

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The vehicle must be in N (Neutral) and the
electric parking brake must be released
when loading the vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck.

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If the 12-volt battery is dead and/or
electric parking brake is not released, the
vehicle will not move. Try to jump start
the vehicle with a known good 12-volt
battery, shift the car into N (Neutral), and
release the electric parking brake. Refer to

Jump Starting - North America

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If unsuccessful, the vehicle will not move.
Tire skates or dollies must be used under
the non-rolling tires to prevent vehicle
damage.

Front Attachment Points

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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What is the towing capacity of the
towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow
vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.

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

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Does the vehicle have the proper towing
equipment? 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 (2.0L Engine Only)

To tow the vehicle from the front with all
four wheels on the ground:

1. Position the vehicle to be towed and

secure it to the towing vehicle.

2. Start the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).

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  • 2.0L Engine Only) To tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1.
  • 2. Start the vehicle.
  • 3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2022 Chevrolet malibu Owner Manual - Page 296

  • These laws may vary by region. . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
  • Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . How far will the vehicle be towed?
  • Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. . Does the vehicle have the proper towing equipment?
  • See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. . Is the vehicle ready to be towed?