1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 220

'A A vehicle can fall from a car carrier it isn't if adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury andvehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightlysecured 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 I edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use rear R-hook R-hooks inserted in the front and CAUTION: I slots. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain andsuspension components. To help avoidinjury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. in theOFF position. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping Never tow with damaged parts not fully device designed for towing service. Do not use the secured. vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transmission Never get under your vehicle after ithas should be inNEUTRAL (N) and the parking been liftedby the tow truck. brake released. Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. Use only R-hooks. 5-9