Towing A Trailer - Pontiac Wave 2008 Owner's Manual

Dolly Towing
Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear with the
front wheels on the ground could cause transmission
damage. Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the
front wheels on the road.
Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your
vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a
manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
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3. Set the parking brake and remove the key.
4. For an automatic transmission, insert the key into
the shift-lock release slot. See Shifting Out of
PARK (P) on page 2-30.
5. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position.
7. Release the parking brake.

Towing a Trailer

Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The vehicle
is not designed or intended for such a use. Towing a
trailer can adversely affect handling, durability and
fuel economy.