Steps Needed To Prepare A 2023 Chevy Equinox RS AWD To Be Flat Towed
Question:
When flat towing a 2023 chevy equinox awd rs do you have to turn off forward collison braking and adaptive cruise control , Thank you
asked by: Ronald G
Expert Reply:
The manual for a 2023 Chevy Equinox RS AWD does not state that the forward collision braking or adaptive cruise control would need to be turned off. You'll be placing the vehicle into accessory mode and the transmission in neutral so these systems should not activate. I've listed the dinghy towing preparation steps below to help you with this process:
1. Position the vehicle to be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. If equipped with AWD, engage the AWD system and confirm that it is on.
4. Move the shift lever to N (Neutral).
5. Then, put the vehicle into accessory mode by pressing ENGINE START/STOP one time without the brake pedal applied. An amber light will appear in the button when in accessory mode. The chime will ring continuously for
30 minutes. Leave the transmission in N (Neutral).
6. Turn off all accessories that are not needed.
If you haven't picked out your flat towing components yet then I have a few recommendations for you:
Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5. If you have lower active air shutters you will have to trim them in order to fit any baseplates.
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included that are bracketed to the arms to prevent them from dragging. It also offers a bit of adjustability to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Equinox.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RM38FR, if you have incandescent lights then you'll need part # RM26FR instead.
Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524. This system comes with a remote so that you can see when the brakes are being activated and change your brake settings from the cab of your motorhome. It also includes a charge line kit, which is a requirement to prevent your Equinox's battery from dying while towing.
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etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates - RV Mount - 6,000 lbs
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- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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