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Your chassis manufacturer produces
a towing manual for all authorized
tow truck operators. Have your tow
truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures
for your vehicle. Please refer to your
chassis manual for towing information.
You can flat-tow, (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the powertrain
or transmission configuration), your
disabled vehicle, (without access to
wheel dollies or vehicle transport
trailer), under the following conditions:
• Your vehicle is facing forward so you
tow it in a forward direction.
• You shift into Neutral (N). If you
cannot shift into Neutral (N), you may
need to override the transmission.
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
FRONT TOW HOOKUP
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. If vehicle is to be lifted from the
front and towed, remove drive axle
shaft.
i WARNING
FAILURE TO REMOVE THE DRIVE AXLE
SHAFT WHEN TOWING THE VEHICLE
WITH THE REAR WHEELS ON THE
GROUND COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO THE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER
COMPONENTS.
i WARNING
IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS A STEERING
WHEEL LOCK MAKE SURE THE
IGNITION IS IN THE ACCESSORY OR
"ON" POSITION WHEN BEING TOWED.
3. Attach to towing device, (Do not tow
with a slingbelt).
4. Lift the bus and secure the safety
towing chains. If additional clearance is
needed, remove the front wheels.
i WARNING
BEFORE RELEASING THE PARKING
BRAKE, MAKE SURE THE CONNECTION
TO THE TOWING VEHICLE IS SECURED,
OR CHOCK THE DISABLED VEHICLE’S
TIRES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL
SUDDENLY.
5. Connect clearance, tail, and signal
lights to the towing vehicle’s wire
harness. Connect any special towing
lights required by local regulations.
6. Release the parking brake.
REAR TOW HOOKUP
1. Turn the front tires to face straight
forward and secure the steering wheel
into this position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Attach to towing device, (Do not tow
with a slingbelt).
4. Lift the vehicle and secure the safety
towing chains, if additional clearance is
needed, remove the bumper extension
if equipped.
5. Connect clearance, tail, and signal
lights to the towing vehicle’s wire
harness. Connect any special towing
lights required by local regulations.
Due to the many variables that exist in
towing, positioning the lifting and towing devices
is the sole responsibility of the towing-vehicle
operator, who must be familiar with industry
towing procedures and safety standards.
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