GMC Terrain 2025 - Recreational Vehicle Towing

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Vehicle Care 277
Install the tow eye into the socket and turn it
u
n
til it is fully tightened.
When the tow eye is removed, reinstall the
cover with the notch in the original position.
To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for
recreational purposes, such as behind amotor
home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing 3277.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing
the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as
behind amotor home. The two most common
types of recreational vehicle towing are known
as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy
towing is towing the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing
the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on adevice known as adolly.
Here are some important things to consider
before recreational vehicle towing:
•
Become familiar with the local laws that
apply to recreational vehicle towing. These
laws may vary by region.
•
Be sure you know the towing capacity of
the towing vehicle. Read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's recommendations.
•
Kn
ow how far the vehicle will be towed.
Some vehicles have restrictions on how far
and how long they can tow.
•
Get the proper towing equipment.
See your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.
•
If the vehicle is ready to be towed, just as
preparing the vehicle for a long trip, ensure
the vehicle is prepared to be towed.
Dinghy Towing
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the drivetrain components
could be damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not
tow the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground.
The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to
b
e towed with all four wheels on the ground.
If the vehicle must be towed, see Transporting
aDisabled Vehicle 3275.
Dolly Towing for Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Vehicles Only