Buick 2012 Regal Owner's Manual page 386

10-100 Vehicle Care
Dinghy Towing
(With Automatic Transmission)
Notice: If the vehicle is towed
with all four wheels on the
ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground.
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should not be towed
with all four wheels on the ground.
If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly
should be used. See Dolly Towing
that follows for more information.
Dinghy Towing
(With Manual Transmission)
Use the following procedure to
dinghy tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle being towed
behind the tow vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into
1 (First) gear and turn the
engine off.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Following the manufacturer's
instructions, attach the vehicle
being towed to the tow vehicle.
5. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
6. Release the parking brake.
When towing the vehicle for
extended periods of time, start the
vehicle as often as possible to
prevent battery drain. This should
be done when the tow vehicle is
parked.
Dinghy Towing from the Rear
The vehicle was not designed to be
towed from the rear with all four
wheels on the ground.