Chevrolet 2014 Captiva Owner's Manual page 321

Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-GME-7896196) - 2014 -
crc - 11/27/13
Also the wheels, axles, drive train,
steering and brakes must be all in a
good condition.
Caution
When towing the vehicle with a
tow rope, the vehicle can be
damaged.
To reduce damage:
Use towing eye only if no
other towing equipment is
available.
Only tow the vehicle from the
front.
Keep tow rope clear of
bumper.
Ensure tow rope is securely
fixed to towing eye, at both
ends. Check by pulling on
tow rope.
Towing with a tow rope could
cause severe automatic
transaxle damage. When
Caution (Continued)
towing vehicle with automatic
transaxle, use flat bed or
wheel lift equipment.
Vehicle with automatic
transmission : Do not tow the
vehicle using tow eye. Towing
with a tow rope could cause
severe automatic transaxle
damage. When towing vehicle
with automatic transaxle, use flat
bed or wheel lift equipment.
For a vehicle with manual
gearbox, the vehicle must be
towed facing forward, not
faster than 88km/h(55mph).
In all other cases and when
the transmission is defective,
the front axle must be raised
off the ground.
Drive off slowly and avoid
jerky movements.
(Continued)
Black plate (59,1)
Vehicle Care
Warning
When towing with a tow rope,
control of towed vehicle can
be lost.
Do not tow if the wheels,
transaxle, axles, steering or
brakes are damaged.
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.
Rear Towing Eye Attachment
When towing another vehicle, use
the rear towing eye attachment.
10-59