1999 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 197

yellowblue If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: Three important considerations have to do with weight: D There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. dealer about sway controls. D the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. D Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch D Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles D Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. D Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. 4-33