2014 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual - Page 291

Vehicle Care Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motor home, see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following. Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . 10-67 Dinghy Towing (with Automatic Transmission) The towing capacity of the towing vehicle. Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. How far the vehicle will be towed. Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. The proper towing equipment. See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. If the vehicle is ready to be towed. Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed. . 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. . { Caution If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. .