1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 198
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Manual
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A CAUTION: To help avoidinjury to you or others: Never let passengers ride ina vehicle that is being towed. 0 Never tow faster thansafe or posted speeds. 0 Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. 0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. 0 Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towingit. 0 Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead. A vehicle can fall froma car carrierif it isn't adequately secured. 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 use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) 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 willdamage drivetrain and suspension components. When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key 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 transmission should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. 5-7