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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012

Vehicle Care 10-95

Recreational Vehicle

Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means

towing the vehicle behind another

vehicle such as 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:

.

What is the towing capacity of

the towing vehicle? Be sure to

read the tow vehicle

manufacturer's

recommendations.

.

What is the distance that will be

traveled? Some vehicles have

restrictions on how far and how

long they can tow.

.

Is the proper towing equipment

going to be used? See your

dealer or trailering professional

for additional advice and

equipment recommendations.

.

Is the vehicle ready to be

towed? Just as preparing the

vehicle for a long trip, make sure

the vehicle is prepared to be

towed.

Dinghy Towing from the Front

When dinghy towing, the vehicle

should be run at the beginning of

each day and at each RV fuel stop

for about five minutes. This will

ensure proper lubrication of

transmission components.

Use the following procedure to

dinghy tow the vehicle from the front

with all four wheels on the ground:

1. Position the vehicle being towed

behind the tow vehicle and shift

the transmission to P (Park).

2. Turn the engine off and firmly set

the parking brake.

3. Following the manufacturer's

instructions, securely attach the

vehicle being towed to the

tow vehicle.

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