Must 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Be in Neutral to be Flat Towed
Question:
I have a 2008 Chevy cobalt front wheel drive when towing do u have to have the car in neutral
asked by: Jamie D
Expert Reply:
Yes, I checked the online owner's manual for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and it must be in neutral. This is noted page 4-32 along with the preparation steps required to safely flat tow this car with all wheels on the ground are detailed. The manual indicates the vehicle can be towed from the front by following this process:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY to unlock the steering wheel.
3. Shift an automatic transmission to NEUTRAL (N) or a manual transmission to NEUTRAL.
4. Release the parking brake.
I recommend you check your printed manual to confirm the above information applies to your car and to see other cautions and requirements for safe recreational towing. You can also refer to the linked article on flat towing to see all items that are required, such as a braking system like # BLU37TR. Local laws may vary so check too with authorities in the area you intend to travel.
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