Console Shift Controls (Typical); Rocking Car - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

7A3-16 1 9 7 7 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
ALIGN BUTTON SO
TOP OF LETTERS ARE
TOWARDS FRONT OF C
WITH CURVED SIDE UP
UNDERBODY
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Fig.
7A3-12 Console Shift Controls (Typical)
The car may be towed safely on its rear wheels with shift
If car is towed on its front wheels, the steering wheel
lever in neutral position at speeds of 35 miles per hour or less
should be secured to keep the front wheels in a straight-ahead
under most conditions. position.
However, the drive shaft must be disconnected or the car
towed on its front wheels if tow speeds in excess of 35 mph
ROCK1 NG CAR
are necessary.
Car must be towed for extended distances (over 50 miles)
If it becomes necessary to rock the car to free it from
or if transmission is not operating properly.
sand, mud or snow, move the selector lever from D to R in
a repeat pattern while simultaneously applying moderate
pressure to the accelerator. Do not race engine. Avoid
spinning wheels when trying to free the car.