2009 Pontiac Torrent Owner's Manual - Page 272

For vehicles being dinghy towed, re-install the fuse and run the vehicle at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. To tow a vehicle with a 6-speed transmission from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P (Park). 2. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 4. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 5. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. 6. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). 7. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the 50 amp BATT1 fuse from the engine compartment fuse block and store in a safe location. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-93. 8. Release the parking brake. Notice: If the vehicle is towed without performing each of the steps listed under "Dinghy Towing," the automatic transmission could be damaged. Be sure to follow all steps of the dinghy towing procedure prior to and after towing the vehicle. Notice: If 65 mph (105 km/h) is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could be damaged. Never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing the vehicle. Once the destination has been reached: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse to the engine compartment fuse block. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Release the parking brake. Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire. Towing with two different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transmission. 4-28