1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 196

A CAUTION: To help avoidinjury toyou or others: 0 Never let passengersride in a 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 liftedby the tow truck. 0 Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. 0 Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead. A vehicle can fall from a car-carrier if 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 usesubstitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that canbe cut by sharp edges underneath thetowed 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, turn the ignition key to ACC. The steering wheel should be clamped a in straight-ahead position, with clamping device a designed for towing service.The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. 5-9