Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14420010) - 2021 - CRC - 11/10/20
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Vehicle Care
Install the tow eye into the socket and turn
it until it is fully tightened.
When the tow eye is removed, reinstall the
cover with the notch in the original position.
To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle
for recreational purposes, such as behind a
motor home, see
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing
the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as
behind a motor home. The two most
common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as dinghy towing and
dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two
wheels on the ground and two wheels up
on a device known as a dolly.
Here are some important things to consider
before recreational vehicle towing:
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Before towing the vehicle, become
familiar with the local laws that apply to
recreational vehicle towing. These laws
may vary by region.
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The towing capacity of the towing
vehicle. Be sure to read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's recommendations.
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How far the vehicle will be towed. Some
vehicles have restrictions on how far and
how long they can tow.
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The proper towing equipment. See your
dealer or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
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If the vehicle is ready to be towed. Just
as preparing the vehicle for a long trip,
make sure the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Dinghy Towing
All vehicles may be dinghy towed from the
front. These vehicles can also be towed by
placing them on a platform trailer with all
four wheels off of the ground. All other
engine/transmission combinations must be
towed by platform trailer. Also see the
information on dolly towing later in this
section.
For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle
should be run at the beginning of each day
and at each RV fuel stop for about
five minutes. This will ensure proper
lubrication of transmission components.
To tow the vehicle from the front with all
four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle to be towed and
secure it to the towing vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. If equipped with AWD, engage the AWD
system and confirm that it is on. See
4. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
5. Then, put the vehicle into ACC/
ACCESSORY by pressing ENGINE START/
STOP one time without the brake pedal
applied. An amber light will appear in
the button when in ACC/ACCESSORY. See
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