Chevrolet Equinox 2021 Owner's Manual page 312

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. If equipped with AWD, engage the AWD
system and confirm that it is on. See
All-Wheel Drive 0 206.
4. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
5. Then, put the vehicle into ACC/
ACCESSORY by pressing ENGINE START/
STOP one time without the brake pedal
applied. An amber light will appear in
the button when in ACC/ACCESSORY. See
Ignition Positions 0 196.
The chime will ring continuously for
30 minutes. Leave the transmission in
N (Neutral).
6. Turn off all accessories that are not
needed.
It is required to charge the battery of the
towed vehicle during recreational vehicle
towing.
Caution
If the vehicle is towed without
performing each of the steps listed under
Dinghy Towing, the automatic
transmission and AWD system could be
damaged. Be sure to follow all steps of
the dinghy towing procedure prior to and
after towing the vehicle.
Caution
If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded while
towing the vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) while
towing the vehicle.
Once the destination is reached:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
Vehicle Care
3. Turn the vehicle off.
4. Start the engine and let it idle for more
than three minutes before driving the
vehicle.
Caution
Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive
wheels on the ground if one of the front
tires is a compact spare tire. Towing with
two different tire sizes on the front of
the vehicle can cause severe damage to
the transmission.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front of the
vehicle grille could restrict airflow and
cause damage to the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the towing
vehicle.
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