1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 186

Towing a Trailer If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could seriously injured. be Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the Ask steps in this section. your Buick dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 3800 (L36) engine and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer'' that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safetrailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this part. In it aremany time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. > NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and your Buick dealer see for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 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 speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 4-30