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86 vehicle care – GMC 2012 Canyon User Manual

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GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2012

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Vehicle Care

Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:

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What is the towing capacity of
the towing vehicle? Be sure to
read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's
recommendations.

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What is the distance that will be
travelled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.

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Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your
dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.

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Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.

Dinghy Towing

Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Notice: If the vehicle is towed
with all four wheels on the
ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground.

Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not
be towed with all four wheels on the
ground. Two-wheel-drive

transmissions have no provisions
for internal lubrication while being
towed.

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Use the following procedure to
dinghy tow a four-wheel-drive
vehicle:

1. Position the vehicle being towed

behind the tow vehicle.

2. Put an automatic transmission in

P (Park) or a manual
transmission in 1 (First).