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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13555849) - 2020 - CRC - 8/21/19
290 Vehicle Care
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How far will the vehicle be
towed? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
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Does the vehicle have the
proper towing equipment? See
your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment
recommendations.
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Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Dinghy Towing (2.0L
Engine Only)
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. Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
4. Turn the vehicle off. Leave the
transmission in N (Neutral).
5. Disconnect the negative (–)
battery cable at the battery.
See “Negative Battery Cable
Disconnection” under Battery -
North America 0 232.
Vehicles being dinghy towed should
be run at the beginning of each day
and at each fuel stop for about
five minutes. This will ensure proper
lubrication of transmission
components.
Caution
If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded
while towing the vehicle, it could
be damaged. Never exceed
105 km/h (65 mph) while towing
the vehicle.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would
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