Towing (With Ignition Key)

American automobile manufacturers use an anti-theft steering column lock which locks the steering and shift mechanisms as well as the ignition system. Special provisions are necessary for towing a vehicle when switch is in "LOCK" position and key is not available.

1. Ignition key must be in "OFF" position before towing. If transmission, drive shaft or rear axle is not damaged and if transmission is not low on fluid, rear-wheel drive vehicles may be towed from front (4 wheels or rear drive wheels on ground) with gear selector lever in neutral.
2. General Motors vehicles may be towed at speeds up to 35 MPH for distances not to exceed 50 miles on rear or all 4 wheels. In an emergency, Eldorado, Seville, Riviera and Toronado may be towed backwards (drive wheels on ground) at speeds up to 25 MPH for distances up to 10 miles.
3. American Motors, Chrysler Corp. and Ford Motor Co. vehicles may be towed at speeds up to 30 MPH for distances not to exceed 15 miles.
   CAUTION: This does not apply to front-wheel drive Chrysler Corp. vehicles. Automatic transaxle vehicles should not be towed with all 4 wheels on ground. Manual transaxle equipped vehicles may be towed without restriction.
4. For higher speeds, greater distances, or if transmission is not operating properly, tow with drive wheels on a dolly, disconnect drive shaft or tow with drive wheels off the ground.