1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 161

Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a 2.2 L (VIN Code 4) engine. Your car can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 3100 V6 (VIN Code M) engine and proper trailer towing equipment, To identifj what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later this section. But trailering is different than driving your vehicleby just in itself. Trailering means changes handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips safety rules. and Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speedsand under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the to trailer adds considerably wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points. 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source forthis information can be state orprovincial police. Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds (900 kg) or less.You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg). Consider using a sway control. 0 You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. 0 Don't tow a trailer at all during the first I000 miles ( I 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the frrst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over50 mph (80 k / ) don't m hand make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. 0 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive fasterthan the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 k d h ) ) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-29