1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 196

That's the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important your safety and that for of your passengers.So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. 0 Consider using a sway control. can ask a hitch You dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer all during the at first 1,000miles (1 600 km) your new vehicleis driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during thefirst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't-driveover 50 mph (80 krn/h) and don't make starts at throttle. This helps your full engine and other parts your vehicle wear at the of in heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drivefaster than the maximum posted speed 55 for trailers (or no more than mph (90 lun/h)) to save wearon your vehicle's parts. the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. 0 Load-pulling components such as engine, transaxle, the 0 wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are 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 0 the pulling requirements. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having todo with trailering. Make sure your rig will belegal, not only where you live but A also where you'll be driving. good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police. Three important considerations have to do with weight: 0 0 0 4-33