Chevrolet 2010 Silverado 1500 Automobile User Manual


 
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Use the following procedure to dolly tow a
four-wheel-drive vehicle from the front:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the
dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.
3. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
4. Firmly set the parking brake.
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WARNING:
Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case
into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even
if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or
others could be injured. Make sure the parking
brake is firmly set before the transfer case is
shifted to N (Neutral).
5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for
towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked
into the straight position.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the
manufacturer's instructions.
7. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See Shifting
into Neutral under Four-Wheel Drive
on
page 336
for the proper procedure to select the
neutral position for the vehicle.
8. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is firmly attached to the towing
vehicle.
9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
After towing, see Shifting Out of Neutral under
Four-Wheel Drive on page 336.
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