1993 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 226
1993 Cadillac Eldorado Manual
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Consider using a sway control. 0 You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 kmih) and don't make starts at throttle. full This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. When towing a trailer, close all windows and set the Electronic Climate Control System to "ECON", "AUTO", "DEFOG" or Defroster to assure that the is running. fan Three important considerationshave to do with weight: 1. Weight of the nailer How heavy can a trailersafely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg). But even that can be tooheavy. It dependson how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and much your how vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And,it can also depend onany special equipment thatyou have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at Cadillac. In Canada,write to General Motors Canada Limited, Customer of Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. 2. Weight of the Trailer Tongue When a trailer is connected to your vehicle, the trailer tongue adds to theweight your vehicle is carrying. So, remember to subtract the weight of the trailer tongue from your vehicle's capacity weight. 212