2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 323

Vehicle Care To load a vehicle onto a flatbed carrier: 1. The vehicle must be on a flat surface. 2. The front tires must be properly inflated. If necessary, move a rear tire to the front to replace a flat or damaged tire. 10-75 4. Place a 1.2 m (4 ft) X 102 mm (4 in) X 102 mm (4 in) wood beam (4) under the front cradle crossmember (3), and on top of both tow chains (5) to ensure the tow chains do not come into contact with the front fascia (1). Try to minimize the contact of the chains with the flexible air dam (2). 5. Ramps (2) are required for the front fascia (3) to clear the flatbed (1). The ramp height should be approximately 102 mm (4 in). Lower the flatbed onto the set of ramps. Notice: If ramps are not used, the front fascia will come into contact with the flatbed and may cause damage. Always use ramps. 6. After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward to provide additional clearance between the air dam, fascia, and flatbed. 3. Place the tow chain hooks (2) into one of the torque box openings (1) behind the front wheels.