2017 Guide to Dinghy Towing. Admin-rich Administrator. Posts: 246 Threads: 88 Joined: Jun 2014 #1., 04:04 PM. 2017 MotorHome Magazine guide to dinghy. Jul 17, 2013 Hello, I am new to the forum and I am considering buying a 2013 Sonic automatic transmission 1.8L engine for a personal car as well as towing 4 wheels down with my Motor Home. Based on the 2013 Towing guide the Sonic can be towed 4 wheels down with the requirement that fuse 32 be removed while towing. 16 DINGHY TOWING 17 CLOSING REMARKS 2017 TRAILERING GUIDE. Confidently and safely trailer with different Chevrolet models when your vehicle is properly equipped.
2017 Dinghy Towing Guide Chevy Dealers
To tow the vehicle with the two rear wheels on the ground and the front wheels on a dolly:
- Put the front wheels on a dolly.
- Shift the automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First) gear.
- Set the parking brake.
- Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
- Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
- Release the parking brake.
Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear.
Dinghy Towing (with Manual Transmission)
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