2014 Buick Verano Owner Manual - Page 249

Driving and Operating 9-53 Trailer Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read the entire section before towing a trailer. For towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10-72. For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10-73. . Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or other parts. Then, during the first 800 km (500 mi) trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. The vehicle can tow in D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is recommended. See Manual Mode on page 9-27. Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often. Turn off Park Assist when towing. Warning (Continued) When towing a trailer: . . Do not drive with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open. Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. Also adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air. See "Climate Control Systems" in the Index. . . . . { Warning When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. (Continued) Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer: . For more information about Carbon Monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9-24. Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig before setting out for the open road. Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer towing.