2009 Pontiac G5 Owner's Manual - Page 233

5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Remove the key from the ignition. 7. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 8. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) injured. The vehicle may also be damaged; the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed. Ask your dealer/retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before pulling a trailer. { CAUTION: The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. The driver and passengers could be seriously CAUTION: (Continued) 4-31