1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 203

A vehicle can fall froma car carrier if it isn't adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle 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 the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and suspension components. When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition turned to 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 this. The transaxle for should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels, unless you must.If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels, be sure to follow the speed and distance restrictions later in this section or your transaxle will be damaged. If these limitations must exceeded, then the be drive wheelshave to be supported on a dolly. 5-9