1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 180

Towing a Trailer If you don't usethe correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not workwell or even at all. You and your passengerscould be seriously injured. You may alsodamage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not becovered by your warranty. Pull a traileronly if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailerwith your vehicle. -- Your vehicle can tow a trailerit is equipped with the if proper trailer towing equipment. identify what the To vehicle trailering capacity is your vehicle, you for should read the information "Weight of the Trailer" in is that appears laterin this section. But trailering different than driving your vehicle itself. just by Trailering means changes handling, durability and in fuel economy. Successful,safe,trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly. part. That's the reason €or this In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and of that your passengers. So please readthis section carefully before you pull a trailer. Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a 2.4L (Code T) engine. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder of against the drag 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. 4-33