Buick Regal Owner's Manual page 370

2012
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Vehicle Care
Dinghy Towing (With
Automatic Transmission)
Notice: 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"
that follows for more information.
Dinghy Towing (With
Manual Transmission)
Use the following procedure to
dinghy tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle being towed
behind the tow vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into
1 (First) gear and turn the
engine off.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Following the manufacturer's
instructions, attach the vehicle
being towed to the tow vehicle.
5. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
6. Release the parking brake.
When towing the vehicle for
extended periods of time, start the
vehicle as often as possible to
prevent battery drain. This should
be done when the tow vehicle is
parked.
Dinghy Towing from the Rear

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