1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 220

A vehicle can fallfrom a car carrier if it isn't adequately secured. This can causecollision, a serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before 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. Neveruse J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and suspension components. L When your vehicleis being towed, havethe ignition key in theOFF 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 inNEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towedon the front wheels, unless you must. If vehicle must be towed on the the front wheels, be sure to follow speed and distance the restrictions later in this section your transaxle will be or damaged. If these limits must be exceeded, then the on front wheels have to be supported a dolly.