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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13555863) - 2020 - CRC - 8/2/19
Vehicle Care 347
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 All-Wheel
Drive 0 204.
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
Ignition Positions 0 180.
The chime will ring
continuously for 30 minutes.
Leave the transmission in
N (Neutral).
6. Turn off all accessories that are
not needed.
It is required to charge the battery of
the towed vehicle during
recreational vehicle towing.
Caution
If the vehicle is towed without
performing each of the steps
listed under “Dinghy Towing,” the
automatic transmission and AWD
system could be damaged. Be
sure to follow all steps of the
dinghy towing procedure prior to
and after towing the vehicle.
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.
Once the destination is reached:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to
P (Park).
3. Turn the vehicle off.
4. Start the engine and let it idle
for more than three minutes
before driving the vehicle.
Caution
Do not tow a vehicle with the front
drive wheels on the ground if one
of the front tires is a compact
spare tire. Towing with two
different tire sizes on the front of
the vehicle can cause severe
damage to the transmission.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the
towing vehicle.
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