1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

Towing Your VehicleTry to have your dealer or a professional towing servicetow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index.If your vehicle has been changed or modified since itwas factory-new by adding aftermarket items like foglamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, theseinstructions and illustrations may not be correct.Before you do anything, turn on the hazardwarning flashers.When you call, tell the towing service:That your vehicle cannot be touJ from the frontwith sling-type equipment.That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.The make, model and year of your vehicle.Whether you can still move the shift lever.If there was an accident, what was damaged.When the towing service arrives, let the tow operatorknow that this manual contains detailed towinginstructions and illustrations. The operator may want tosee them.3 help avoid i my to you or others:Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that isbeing towed.Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.Never get under your vehicle after it hasbeen lifted by the tow truck.Always secure the vehicle on each side withseparate safety chains when towing it.Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.