3. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
4. Firmly set the parking brake.
5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a clamping device designed for towing.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the
manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is rmly attached to the dolly.
8. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
with a 6-speed Transmission)
All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two
wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles,
they should be placed on a platform truck or trailer with
all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from
the front.
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Electronic Trailer Sway Control
Electronic Trailer Sway Control is integrated into the
StabiliTrak system of the vehicle. This feature detects
the occurrence of trailer sway that may be caused by
improper trailer weight balance, or excessive vehicle
speed. When the system detects trailer sway, the
StabiliTrak system may begin to apply the front brakes,
without you pressing the brake pedal, to help in stabilizing
the vehicle. The StabiliTrak warning light will ash to
indicate that vehicle speed should be reduced. If the
trailer continues to sway, StabiliTrak will reduce engine
torque as a method to reduce the speed of the vehicle.
Reducing the speed of the vehicle is necessary to
reduce trailer sway. Electronic Trailer Sway Control
is de-activated when StabiliTrak is turned off, and is
re-activated when it is turned back on. SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-6.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations that require heavy
braking and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer.
Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much
farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to
the lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
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