1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 214

A vehicle can fall froma car carSier if it isn't adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personalinjury andvehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don't usesubstitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, qtc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath thetowed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and suspension components. When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key OFF position. The steering wheel should turned to the be clamped in a straight-ahead position, withclamping a device designedfor towing service. not use the Do vehicle's steeriqg. column for this. The transaxle lock should bein NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must towed onthe be drive wheels,be sure to follow the speed and distance. restrictions laterin this section or your transaxle will be damaged. If these limits must be exceeded, then the drive wheels have to be supported a dolly. on 5-9