Chevrolet 1997 Cavalier Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 215)

When

your

vehicle is being towed, have the ignition

key

OFF. The steering wheel should

be

clamped in

a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device

designed

for

towing service.

Do

not use the vehicle’s

steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in

NEUTRAL

(N)

and the parking brake released.

To help avoid injury to you or others:

Never let passengers ride in

a

vehicle that is

Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.

Never tow with damaged parts not

fully secured.

Never get under your vehicle after it

has

been lifted by the tow truck.

Always secure the vehicle on each side with

separate safety chains when towing it.

Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.

being towed.

A

vehicle can fall from

a

car

carrier if it isn’t

adequately secured. This can cause

a

collision,

serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The

vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or

steel cables before it

is

transported.

Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,

canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp

edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use

T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use

J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and

suspension components.

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