2013 chevy equinox 4 cyclinder automatic

opnspaces wrote:
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:

• 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.

You are correct, I did not detail every step recommended. I was merely trying to correct the misinformation regarding steering wheel lock vs transmission lock. We tow a Chevy Malibu and procedure is similar but not identical. I would hope that anyone interested in dingy towing read their owners manual and not rely solely on info provided here. Too many variations in the manufacturers recommended procedure.