Buick Encore GX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
16263917) - 2023 - CRC - 2/24/22
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Vehicle Care
Dinghy Towing (All-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles Only)
To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle behind the tow
vehicle, lining it up with the tow bar.
2. Leave the vehicle running. Shift the
transmission to N (Neutral).
3. Apply the parking brake to prevent
vehicle rollaway.
4. Connect the vehicle to the tow bar
hardware.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Leave the transmission in N (Neutral) and
turn the vehicle off. You may hear a
continuous chime, which is normal.
7. Open the hood and disconnect the
negative battery terminal. See
8. Cover the negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery
terminal.
Caution
If 113 km/h (70 mph) is exceeded while
towing the vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 113 km/h (70 mph) while
towing the vehicle.
To disconnect the towed vehicle:
1. Park on a level surface.
2. Make sure that the ignition is off.
3. Remove any tape, glue, or excess
material from the negative battery post.
4. Connect the battery. See
“
Negative
Battery Cable Reconnection
”
under
.
5. Apply the parking brake.
6. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow
vehicle.
7. Release the parking brake.
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed
with two wheels on the ground.