General Towing Information

All towing procedures in this circular are based on use of typical sling-type tow truck equipment. If other types of towing equipment are used, these procedures may not apply.

EMERGENCY TOWING

Whenever possible, tow all cars with drive wheels lifted off ground. If it is not possible to tow a vehicle with automatic transmission with drive wheels lifted off ground, observe the following:

Front wheel drive cars with automatic transmission

Dolley-tow must be used for towing front wheel drive cars lifted at rear. Car may be lifted in rear and moved to position the car for front hook up


Caution

^ Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle.
Vehicles with manual transmission

There are no restrictions on speed or distance when towing manual-transmission cars behind other vehicles.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed forward (in driving direction) behind other vehicles (motor homes, etc.) at speeds up to 30 mph for a maximum of 30 miles.

Caution

Towing vehicle at more than 30 mph and/or for greater distance than 30 miles will damage automatic transmission for lack of lubrication.

If towing speed will be greater than 30 mph or distance greater than 30 miles, temporary modifications to vehicle are required as follows:

Caution

Only general work sequence is outlined. Follow complete instructions in Repair Manual.