1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 208

When is 'being towed, have 1 your vehiclepusition, The steering the i@tian turned to the OFF wheel should A vehicle can fall from a car carrier isn't if it adequately secured. This can cause collision, a serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut sharp by edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and suspension components. be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designedfor tawing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be i NEUTRAL (N) and the parking n brake released. I NOTICE: Don't have yourvehicle towed on the drive wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the drivewheels, do nottow the vehicle more than500 cumulative miles (800 km) or exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Cumulative miles are defined as totalmiles over the life of the vehicle. For example, yourvehicle cannot be towed 500 miles (800 km) eachday of a trip totaling 3,000 miles (4800 k ) If these limitations must m. be exceeded, then the drive wheels have tobe supported on a dolly. 5-10