2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner's Manual - Page 327

Vehicle Care 10-81 Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome, see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" in this section. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing refers to 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: . . Does the vehicle have the proper towing equipment. See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. Is the vehicle ready to be towed. Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed. . Dinghy Towing When dinghy towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. The towing capacity of the towing vehicle. Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. How far will the vehicle be towed. Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. .