1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 208
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Manual
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NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment.To help avoid damage, install towing dollyand a raise vehicle until adequate clearance obtained is between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Always use T-hooksinserted in the T-hook slots. NOTE: The ignition must be in the OFF position to keep automatic door locks from locking during tow. Attach T-hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rail just ahead of the rear wheels. These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car-carrier equipment. 1 1 Attach a separate chain to 5-12