
Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast LHD-
14860584) - 2021 - CRC - 5/18/20
Vehicle Care
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Vehicle Traction with Platform Trailer
When towing the vehicle with a platform
trailer, turn off the ignition switch and check
that the vehicle is firmly attached to the
trailer.
If the vehicle must be towed from the rear,
use a towing device supporting the front
wheels. The front wheels should not be on
the ground when the vehicle is towed from
the rear. Otherwise, it may cause serious
damage to the vehicle transmission.
Emergency Trailer
If a tractor is not available in case of an
emergency, it can secure the rope on the
front towing hook under the vehicle for
temporary vehicle towing. When the vehicle
is towed via the front towing hook, only a
traction rope can be used. Do not use a rigid
tow bar.
Shift to Neutral and release the parking
brake when the vehicle is towed.
If equipped with CVT, do not use a rope for
traction. Only a platform trailer is allowed
for carrying. When the vehicle is trapped in
quagmire or slips in a pit, a rope can be
used for traction, but long-distance traction
is not allowed.
Front Towing Hook
There is a hole cover on the right side of
the front bumper of the vehicle. Open it to
access the fixing hole for hook installation.
The towing hook is on the tool bracket
under the luggage compartment floor. Take
out the towing hook and install it into the
fixing hole. Rotate the towing hook
clockwise to tighten it completely and insert
a socket wrench into the hook hole to assist
tightening. Be sure that the towing hook is
installed firmly before towing the vehicle.
When towing the vehicle, the driver must
control steering and braking in the vehicle.
After completion of towing, remove the
towing hook and close the hole cover, and
then put the towing hook back into the
tool kit.
Rear Towing Hook