1994 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 217

Ifyou Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here aresome important points. 0 There are many different laws havingto dowith trailering. Make sure your rig willbe legal, not only where you livebut also whereyou'll be driving. A good source for this information can be state orprovincial police. a Consider using asway control. 0 You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. 0 Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle otherparts could be damaged. or a Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps yourengine and other parts of your vehicle wear in the at heavier loads. a When towing a trailer, close all windows set the Electronic and Climate Control System to "ECON", "AUTO","DEFOG" or Defroster to assure that thefan is running. a Three important considerations have to do with weight: 1. Weight of the Fully Loaded nailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) total, including the load. speed, It depends on how youplan to use your rig. For example, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is usedto pull atrailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any specialequipment that you haveon your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for information or advice, or you can write us at Cadillac. In Canada, write to General Motors of Canada Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa,Ontario L1H 8P7. 204