1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 195

ng7 u1 e Try to have a Buick dealer or a professional towing service tow your Skylark. They can provide right the equipment and know-how to tow your vehicle without damage. (See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index.) it If your vehicle has been changed or modified since was factory-newby adding aftermarket itemslike fog l a p s , aero skirting,or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: 0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front with sling-type equipment. That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The make, model and yearof your vehicle. Whether you can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. I When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. operator may The want to see them. To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after ithas been lifted by the tow truck. 0 Always secure thevehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. 0 Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead. 5-8