Towing (With Ignition Key)
- Ignition key must be in "OFF" position before towing. If transmission, drive shaft or rear axle is not damaged and if transmission is not low on fluid, vehicle may be towed from front (drive wheels on ground) with selector lever in neutral.
- General Motors vehicles may be towed at speeds up to 35 MPH for distances not to exceed 50 miles. Pontiacs with Hydramatic M-40 transmission may be towed up to 45 MPH.NOTE: Toronado, Riviera and Eldorado models may be towed on all four wheels at speeds up to 35 MPH for distances up to 50 miles. In an emergency, these vehicles may be towed backwards (from the rear with drive wheels on ground) at speeds up to 25 MPH for up to 10 miles.
- American Motors, Chrysler Corp. and Ford Motor Co. vehicles may be towed at speeds up to 30 MPH for distances not to exceed 15 miles.
- For higher speeds, greater distances, or if transmission is not operating properly, tow with drive wheels on a dolly, disconnect drive shaft or tow with drive wheels off the ground.
NOTE:
This applies to both front and rear wheel drive vehicles.