Chevrolet trailblazer Handbook page 296

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Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the
Ground) – Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicles
Use the following procedure to dolly
tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from
the rear:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow
vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the
dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake.
4. Put an automatic transmission
in P (Park) or a manual
transmission in 1 (First).
5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly
following the manufacturer's
instructions.
6. Use an adequate clamping
device designed for towing to
ensure that the front wheels
are locked into the straight
position.
7. Shift the transfer case to N
(Neutral).
8. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
after towing.
If the vehicle being towed will not be
started or driven for six weeks or
more, remove cable from the
negative terminal (post) of the
battery to prevent the battery from
draining.
Vehicle Care
Emergency Towing
Note
This operation must only be used in
cases of emergency.
The towing eye is located at the
front of the vehicle under the
bumper.
The driver should be inside the
vehicle to steer and apply the
brakes.
Turn on ignition to release steering
column lock and to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windshield
wipers.
Transmission in neutral.
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