trunk release BUICK LACROSSE 2019 User Guide

Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12032549) -
2019 - crc - 8/20/18
Vehicle Care 307
Dinghy Towing
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the
ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See
the following information on dolly
towing.
Dolly Towing from the Front
(Front-Wheel Drive Only)
Tow the vehicle with the two rear
wheels on the ground and the front
wheels on a dolly.
To tow the vehicle from the front
with the rear wheels on the ground:
1. Put the front wheels on the dolly. 2. Shift the transmission to
P (Park). See Shifting Into Park
0 182.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
5. Follow the dolly manufacturer ’s
instructions for preparing the
vehicle and dolly for towing.
6. Use a clamping device designed for towing to ensure
that the front wheels are locked
into the straight position.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Turn the vehicle off.
9. Open the trunk.
10. Wait two minutes.
11. Disconnect the negative (−) terminal connector from the
12-volt battery.
12. Close the trunk.
After towing has been completed:
1. Enter the vehicle. If the vehicle is locked, use the key and the
driver door key lock cylinder.
See “Driver Door Key Lock