Chevrolet 2008 owner manual Towing Your Vehicle, Recreational Vehicle Towing

If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.

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Things you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.

•Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.

•Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.

•Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle.

•When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can.

•Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to.

Towing

Towing Your Vehicle

To avoid vehicle damage, a platform or flatbed trailer should be used to transport this vehicle. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7.

If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following.

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. 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.

With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.

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