Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual page 265

Caution
When towing the vehicle with a tow
rope, the vehicle can be damaged.
To reduce damage:
Ÿ Use towing eye only if no other
towing equipment is available.
Ÿ Only tow the vehicle from the
front.
Keep tow rope clear of bumper.
Ÿ
Ÿ Ensure tow rope is securely fixed
to towing eye, at both ends.
Check by pulling on tow rope.
Ÿ Towing with a tow rope could
cause severe automatic transaxle
damage. When towing vehicle
with automatic transaxle, use flat
bed or wheel lift equipment.
Ÿ Drive off slowly and avoid jerky
movements.
Warning
When towing with a tow rope, control
of towed vehicle can be lost.
Do not tow if the wheels, tran-
Ÿ
saxle, axles, steering or brakes
are damaged.
Ÿ Do not remove the key from the
ignition switch as this will lock
the steering and this will make
the vehicle undriveable.
Caution
Do not use transport tie-down hook
to tow your vehicle.
The vehicle could be damaged.
Vehicle Care 9-67
Rear Towing Eye Attachment
When towing another vehicle, use the
rear towing eye attachment. It should be
used only in an emergency situation.
(for example, to pull the vehicle out of a
ditch, a snow bank, or mud.)
To use the rear towing eye attachment,
do the following:
1. Find the rear towing eye attachment
below the floor cover in the luggage
compartment.
2. Open the cover on the rear bumper
and screw the towing eye attach-
ment firmly in place.