2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 247

Vehicle Service and Care 9-75 Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 12-5. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following. are known as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a "dolly"). With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following. Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer/ retailer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you will want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed. See "Before Leaving On A Long Trip" in the Index. Dinghy Towing If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it cannot be dinghy towed. See "Dolly Towing" for more information regarding towing your vehicle. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, it can be dinghy towed. • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle - such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.