2000 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 228

Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. D Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. D Use only the correct hooks. 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 or car-carrier equipment. When using wheel-lift equipment on a vehicle with All-Wheel-Drive, you must use a dolly under the rear wheels when towing from the front and under the front wheels when towing from the rear. On Rear-Wheel Drive vehicles observe the following tow limits of 35 mph (56 km/h) for 50 miles (80 km). Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. See "Gages" in the Index. NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. 5-7