Vehicle Care
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Caution
If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical
shorting may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables
do not touch each other or other metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it to idle
for several minutes.
After removing the jumper cables, install the
left side access cover by turning the three
bolts three quarters clockwise.
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly transporting a disabled vehicle
may cause damage to the vehicle. Use
proper tire straps to secure the vehicle to
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the flatbed tow truck. Do not strap or
hook to any frame, underbody,
or suspension component not specified
below. Do not move vehicles with drive
axle tires on the ground. Damage is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
The vehicle may be equipped with an
electric parking brake and/or an
electronic shifter. In the event of a loss of
12-volt battery power, the electric parking
brake cannot be released, and the vehicle
cannot be shifted to N (Neutral). Tire
skates or dollies must be used under the
non-rolling tires to prevent damage while
loading/unloading the vehicle. Dragging
the vehicle will cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Contact a professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be transported. GM
requires a flatbed tow truck or a trailer to
transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to
help reduce approach angles, if necessary.
Your vehicle was neither designed nor
intended to be towed with any of its wheels
on the ground. However, if the vehicle must
be towed with its wheels on the ground to
reach a safe location for loading on a
flatbed tow truck or trailer, see the
limitations below:
.
The vehicle ready light displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See the
owner's manual.
.
Your vehicle is pulled facing forward.
.
Your vehicle is successfully shifted to
N (Neutral).
.
The maximum speed of your vehicle is
20 km/h (12.4 MPH).
.
The maximum distance towed is 60 km
(37.3 mi).
