Problems on the Road
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Towing from the Rear-
Vehide
Hook-Up
Before hooking up to a tow truck, be
sure to read all the information in
Towing bur Pontiac earlier in this
section. Also be sure to use the proper
hook-up for your particular vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment or rear bumper valance
will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or
car carrier equipment (additional
ramping may be required for car
carrier equipment). Use safetv
chains and wheel straps.
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When using wheel-lift equipment,
towing over rough surfaces can
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damage a vehicle. To help avoid
this, install a towing dolly beneath the wheels that would otherwise be
on the ground during the tow. This
will increase clearance between the
wheel-lift equipment and the
underbody of the towed vehicle. Attach
a separate safety chain to each
side
of the axle inboard of the spring.
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Service & Appearance Care
Tire Chains
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Wheel Replacement (CONT.)
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlight aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
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Used Replacement Wheels
Putting a used wheel on your
L vehicle is dangerous. You
I cs know how it’s been used or
how many miles it’s been driven. It
-mid fail suddenly and cause an
accident. If you have
to replace a
\wheel, use a
new GM original If your Pontiac has P195/70R14,
P195/65R15
or P205/55R16 size
tires, don’t use tire chains; they can
damage your vehicle.
If you have other tires, use tire
chains only when you must. Use
only
SAE Class “S” type chains
that are
the proper size for your
tires. Install them
on the front tires
and tighten them as tightly as
possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowlv and follow
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the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. If you can
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chains contacting your v
stop and retighten them. If the
contact continues, slow down until
it stops. Driving too fast with
chains on will damage your vehicle.
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