Towing The Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle; Towing - Chevrolet Spark EV 2014 Owner's Manual

Carefully open the cover by using
the small notch that conceals the
tow eye socket.
Install the tow eye into the socket by
turning it clockwise until it stops.
When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.
Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
To tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes,
such as behind a motor home, see
Recreational Vehicle Towing in this
section.
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:

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? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
If the vehicle is towed with all
four wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not
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