Dolly Towing (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
Use the following procedure to dolly tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake (Electric) or Parking Brake (Manual).
4. Put the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or in 1 (First) for a manual transmission.
5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly.
6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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