1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 173

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go alittle faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. Ths uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possiblyfor signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and closethe window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. Towing Your Vehicle from the Front There are two ways to tow your vehicle from the front. € m Recreational Vehicle Towing You can tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designedfor recreational towing. Follow the instructions for the towing equipment. To tow your vehicle with a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Release the parking brake.