Pontiac G8 manual Recreational Vehicle Towing, Towing a Trailer

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6.Press the select button and move the transmission gear selector to the N (Neutral) position (G).

7.Release the lever (F).

8.After the vehicle has been moved, align the shift lock manual release cover plate (D) and install the retainer (E) so the automatic transmission can operate properly.

9.Place the trim panel (A) and the wires in their original position and gently press down around the outside until it clicks in place.

10.Check the operation of the switches (B) before operating the vehicle.

The transmission selector locks if it is moved back to the P (Park) position.

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing your vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. Always put your vehicle on a flatbed truck.

The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, see “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this section.

Towing a Trailer

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If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes

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may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your dealer/retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information

in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy.