1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 243

,-., ., ... A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isnst" '. adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury andvehicle damage.The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cablesbefore it is transported. Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed 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 turned to the OFF position. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. .,''.' Don't have your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels, be sure to follow the speed and distance restrictions later in this section or your transaxle will be damaged. If these limitations must be exceeded, then the front wheels have tobe supported on a dolly. Front Towing