Towing The Vehicle; Towing; Recreational Vehicle Towing - Chevrolet 2011 Malibu Owner's Manual

10-88 Vehicle Care

Towing

Towing the Vehicle

Notice: To avoid damage, the
disabled vehicle should be towed
with all four wheels off the
ground. Care must be taken with
vehicles that have low ground
clearance and/or special
equipment. Always flatbed on a
car carrier.
Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
See Roadside Assistance Program
(U.S. and Canada) on page 13 8 or
Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13 10.
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
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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
What's 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.