Towing the Vehicle Chevrolet Traverse
Caution.
Incorrectly transporting a disabled vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle. Use proper tire straps to secure the vehicle to the flatbed tow truck. Do not strap or hook to any frame, underbody, or suspension component not specified below. Do not move vehicles with drive axle tires on the ground. Damage is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution.
The vehicle may be equipped with an electric parking brake and/or a mechanical transmission range select shifter. In the event of a loss of 12-volt battery power, the electric parking brake cannot be released, and the vehicle cannot be shifted to N (Neutral). Tire skates or dollies must be used under the non-rolling tires to prevent damage while loading/unloading the vehicle. Dragging the vehicle will cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution.
The vehicle may be equipped with a tow eye. Improper use of the tow eye may cause damage to the vehicle and is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
If equipped, use the tow eye to load the.
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The tow eye is not designed for off-road recovery. The vehicle must be in.
N (Neutral) with the electric parking brake released when using the tow eye.
Contact a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be transported. GM recommends a flatbed tow truck to transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to help reduce approach angles, if necessary.
If equipped, a tow eye may be located near the spare tire or emergency jack. Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle from the snow, mud, sand, or ditch. Tow eye threads may have right or left-hand threads. Use caution when installing or removing the tow eye.
The vehicle must be in N (Neutral) and the electric parking brake must be released when loading the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck.
● If the 12-volt battery is dead and/or electric parking brake is not released, the vehicle will not move. Try to jump start the vehicle with a known good 12-volt battery, shift the car into N (Neutral), and release the electric parking brake. Refer to.
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● If unsuccessful, the vehicle will not move.
Tire skates or dollies must be used under the non-rolling tires to prevent vehicle damage.
Front Tow Eye.
If equipped, carefully open the cover by using the small notch that conceals the front tow eye socket.
Install the tow eye into the socket and turn it until it is fully tightened.
When the tow eye is removed, reinstall the cover with the notch in the original position.
Front Attachment Points.
The vehicle is equipped with specific attachment points to be used by the towing provider. These holes may be used to pull the vehicle from a flat road surface onto the flatbed tow truck.
Recreational Vehicle Towing.
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as behind a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly.
Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing:.
● Before towing the vehicle, become familiar with the local laws that apply to recreational vehicle towing. These laws may vary by region.
● The towing capacity of the towing vehicle. Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
● How far the vehicle will be towed. Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can be towed.
● The proper towing equipment. See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations.
● If the vehicle is ready to be towed. Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed.
Caution.
Use of a shield mounted in front of the vehicle grille could restrict airflow and cause damage to the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only use one that attaches to the towing vehicle.
Dinghy Towing.
Caution.
If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The.
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The vehicle is not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See the following information on dolly towing.
Dolly Towing.
Driving onto a Dolly.
● Park the vehicle on level ground in front of the dolly and turn the vehicle off.
● Make sure the parking brake is released.
● Press and hold ENGINE START/STOP with your foot off the brake for five seconds.
● Hold the brake pedal down and press the parking brake switch for 15 seconds until the service parking brake light flashes.
● While the service parking brake light is still flashing, remove your foot from the brake pedal and release the parking brake switch.
● Immediately press and release the parking brake switch again while the service park brake light is still flashing.
● Start the vehicle and drive onto the dolly.
● Place the vehicle in P (Park).
● Turn off the vehicle.
● . Open the hood.
● . Exit the vehicle and secure the vehicle onto the dolly.
● . Disconnect the negative (–) terminal connector from the 12-volt battery.
● . Close the hood of the vehicle.
Removing the Vehicle from a Dolly.
● Make sure the vehicle is secured to the dolly.
● Open the door and hood of the vehicle.
● Connect the negative (–) terminal connector from the 12-volt battery.
● Press and hold ENGINE START/STOP with your foot off the brake for five seconds.
● Hold the brake pedal down and press the parking brake switch for five seconds until the parking brake light flashes.
● Turn the vehicle off.
● Disconnect the vehicle and remove it from the dolly.
Towing the Vehicle from the Rear.
Caution.
Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.
