Towing-Without Ignition Key; Emergency Starting - GMC Chevrolet CAMARO 1969 Owner's Manual

CAUTION: lf car is towed on its front
the steering
wheels
Towing-Without
Ignition Key
Since the Anti-Theft Ignition,
Steering and Transmission Lock
locks the steering and shift mecha-
nisms as Well as the ignition system,
special provisions are necessary for
towing a vehicle when the switch is
in "1ock" position. Normally it will
be necessary to place a dolly under
the rear wheels and tow the vehicle
with the front end raised. Detailed
towing information is available at
your dealer and has been provided to
tow truck operators responsible for
movement of disabled or locked
Proper lifting and towing
vehicles.
equipment is necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle during the tow-
ing operation.

Emergency Starting

I f your car is equipped with a
manual 3-speed or 4-speed transmis-
sion, it can be started in an emergency
by pushing. W hen being pushed to
start the engine, turn off all unneces-
sary electrical loads, turn ignition to
n ON , depress the clutch pedal and H
place the shift lever in high gear. Re-
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lease the clutch pedal when the car
speed reaches 10 to 15 miles per hour.
Bumpers and other parts contacted by
the pushing vehicle should be pro-
tected from damage during pushing.
Never tow the car to start.
Engines in vehicles with automatic
transmissions cannot be started by
pushing the car. To start the car when
the energizer is discharged, use an
or energizer with
auxiliary battery
jumper cables. Be sure to observe
correct polarity (positive terminal to
positive terminal and negative ter-
minal to negative terminal) when
connecting the auxiliary battery to
prevent possible damage to the elec-
trical system.