1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 188

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 3800 (L36) engine or Supercharged (L67) engine and proper trailer towing equipment. identify what the To vehicle traileritlg capacity foryour vehcle, you is should read the information "Weight of theTrailer" in in is that appears later this section. But trailering different than driving your vehicle by itself. just in 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. it are many In time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your s-afetythat of md your passengers.So please read this section carefully before you pull trailer. a If You Do Decide T Pull A Trailer O If you do, here are some important points: a e @ the Load-pulling components such as engine, transaxle, to wheel assembliesand tires are forced work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is requked to operate at relatively higher speeds and under a greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, ,the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the. pulling requirements.