Recreational Vehicle Towing - Chevrolet Malibu 2021 Owner's Manual

292 Vehicle Care
GM recommends a flatbed tow truck to
transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to
help reduce approach angles, if necessary.
A towed vehicle should have its drive wheels
off the ground. Contact Roadside Assistance
or a professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
Front Attachment Points
The vehicle is equipped with specific
attachment points to be used by the towing
provider. These holes may be used to pull
the vehicle from a flat road surface onto the
flatbed tow truck.

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means towing
the vehicle behind another vehicle
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:
Before towing the vehicle, become
familiar with the local laws that apply to
recreational vehicle towing. These laws
may vary by region.
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
such as
towed.
Dinghy Towing (2.0L Engine Only)
To tow the vehicle from the front with all
four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle to be towed and
secure it to the towing vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
4. Turn the vehicle off. Leave the
transmission in N (Neutral).