1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 214

To help avoidinjury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. 0 Never tow faster thansafe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. 0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck. Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. 0 Never use J-hooks, Use T-hooks instead. A vehicle can fall from a car car adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury andvehicle damage.The vehicle should be tightly secured with chainsor steel cables before it is transported. Don't usesubstitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use J-hooks, They will damage drivetrain and suspension components. When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key turned to the OFF position. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transmission should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.