2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 262

Here are sn*e impQrtant things tQ consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Service on page 7-5. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see Recreational Vehicle Towing following. e What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. 0 e Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you'll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed. See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4-22. e Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle- such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are knownas "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground) "dolly towing" and (towing your vehicle two wheels on ground and with the two wheels up on a device known a "dolly"). as vviin tne proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following. Dinghy Towing Notice: Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, you should use a dolly. See Dolly Towing following for more information. 4-31