1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 219

To help avoidinjury to you or others: Never let passengersride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster thansafe or posted speeds. Never tow with damagedparts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicleafter it has been liftedby the tow truck. Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead. A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn't adequately s'ecured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury andvehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before is transported. it Don't usesubstitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that can becut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in theT-hook slots.Never use J-hooks: They will damage drivetrain and suspension components. When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key turned to OFF. 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. 5-9