Towing; Towing Your Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle Towing - Chevrolet Pontiac Wave 2005 Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
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Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
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Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
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Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
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When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
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Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.

Towing

Towing Your Vehicle

Consult your dealer or a professional towing service
if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle
for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),
see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following.

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
behind another vehicle, such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as "dinghy towing" (towing your
vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and
"dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on
the ground and two wheels up on a device known
as a "dolly").
With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See "Dinghy
Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following.
Here are some important things to consider before you
do recreational vehicle towing:
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What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
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How far will you tow? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
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