1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 245

Towing Your Vehicle T y to have your GM dealer ora professional towing r service tow your vehicle. See "RoadsideAssistance" in the Index.They can provide the right equipment and know-how to tow it without damage. If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new, by adding such things as fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these things could be damaged during towing. Before youdo anythmg, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, or that it has the four-wheel-drive option. The make, model and year of your vehicle. Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and transfer case, if you have one. When the towingservice arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains these towing instructions. The operator may want to see them. ' ~ ~ To help avoid injury to you or others: 0 Never let passengers ride 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 beenlifted by the tow truck. 0 Always use separate safety chains on each side when towinga vehicle. If there was an accident, what was damaged.