1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 236

A vehicle can fall from a car carrier it isn't if adequately secured. This can cause collision, a serious personal injury andvehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before is transported. it Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They willdamage drivetrain and suspension components. When your vehicle is being towed, have theignition key in the OFF position. The steering wheel should be clamped in astraight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock forthis. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towed on the frontwheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels, be sure to follow the speed and distance restrictions later in this section .or your transaxle will be damaged. If these limits must be exceeded,then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly. 5-8