2000 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 275

With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel-lift equipment or car carrier equipment. Two-Wheel-Drive vehicle towing limits for wheel lift equipment are as follows: Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index. In addition, you will find a LOW COOLANT, CHECK COOLANT TEMP, ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in the message center on the instrument panel. See "Message Center" in the Index. D Front Towing -- 35 mph (55 km/h) for 50 miles (80 km) D Rear Towing -- 55 mph (88 km/h) or legal speed limit and the distance is unlimited. Four-Wheel-Drive vehicles must have the transfer case in NEUTRAL (N). See "Four-Wheel Drive" in the Index for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for your vehicle. The towing limits for four-wheel-drive vehicles with wheel-lift equipment are as follows: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) Should an overheated engine condition exist and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a loss in power and engine performance. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency. Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. D Front Towing -- 55 mph (88 km/h) or legal speed limit and distance is unlimited D Rear Towing -- 55 mph (88 km/h) for 50 miles (80 km). You cannot tow your vehicle using sling-type equipment. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. 5-9