Chevrolet Spark 2021 Owner's Manual page 216

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If the vehicle is ready to be towed. Just
as preparing the vehicle for a long trip,
make sure the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front of the
vehicle grille could restrict airflow and
cause damage to the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the towing
vehicle.
Dinghy Towing (with Automatic
Transmission)
Caution
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"
following.
Dinghy Towing (with Manual
Transmission)
Vehicle Care
To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle to tow and then
secure it to the tow vehicle.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable at
the battery. See Negative Battery Cable
Disconnection under Battery - North
America 0 176.
5. Cover the negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery
terminal.
6. Release the parking brake.
Caution
If 113 km/h (70 mph) is exceeded while
towing the vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 113 km/h (70 mph) while
towing the vehicle.
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