2013 chevy equinox 4 cyclinder automatic
Can you tow a 2013 equinox 4 Cylinder automatic with 4 wheels down. Does anybody tow this vehicle?
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It looks like you are all either partially correct, or leaving out parts of the procedure. I would take this question as how to properly tow from start to finish, not just how to start pulling it down the road. I copied all the following from the linked owners manual. This is the procedure I would follow as it's the one the GM states should be followed.
For vehicles being dinghy towed,
the vehicle should be run at the
beginning of each day and at each
RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
This will ensure proper lubrication of
transmission components.
To tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:
Once the destination has been
reached:
There is also a warning not to exceed 105kph or 65 mph or you could damage the transmission.
For vehicles being dinghy towed,
the vehicle should be run at the
beginning of each day and at each
RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
This will ensure proper lubrication of
transmission components.
To tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:
- Position the vehicle that will be
towed and secure it to the
towing vehicle. - Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN.
- Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral). - Turn the ignition key to ACC/
ACCESSORY. - Turn all accessories off
- To prevent the battery from
draining while the vehicle is
being towed, remove fuse 32,
the Discrete Logic Ignition
Switch fuse, from the instrument
panel fuse block and store it in a
safe location.
Once the destination has been
reached:
- Set the parking brake.
- Shift the transmission to
P (Park). - Turn the ignition key to
LOCK/OFF. - Install fuse 32, the Discrete
Logic Ignition Switch fuse. - Start the engine and let it idle for
more than three minutes before
driving the vehicle.
There is also a warning not to exceed 105kph or 65 mph or you could damage the transmission.
