1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 305

Towing Your Vehicle T r y to have aGM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow it without damage.See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting,or special tires and wheels, these things can be damaged during towing. Before youdo anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tellthe towing service: 0 That your vehicle hasfront-wheel drive. That your vehicle cannotbe towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment. To help avoid injury to you or others: 0 Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. 0 Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. e Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. 0 Never getunder your vehicle after it has been lifted bythe tow truck. 0 Always useseparate safety chains on each side when towing a vehicle. 0 Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead. 0 The make, model and year of your vehicle. Wether you can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. 0 5-8