Cadillac 2009 CTS Automobile User Manual


 
Dolly Towing
(Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
Use the following procedure to dolly tow a
rear-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the
dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on
page 2-44.
4. Put the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic
transmission or in 1 (First) for a manual
transmission.
5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to
the dolly.
6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a clamping device designed for towing.
7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground, or even with only two
of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain
components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle
with any of its wheels on the ground.
All-wheel-drive vehicles can only be towed with all
four wheels on a trailer.
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