1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 195

Towing a Trailer I' 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 tooheavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and yourpassengers couldbe seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your Buick dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with yourvehicle. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result incostly repairs notcovered by your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, andsee your Buick dealer for important information about towing 8 trailer with yourvehicle. -- Your vehicle can tow a trailer itif equipped with is proper towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity isfor your vehicle, you should read the informationin "Weight of the Trailer'' that appears later in this section. But trailering different thanjust is driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, andhas to be it used properly. 4-32