1995 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 220

NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in part, and see your Cadillac this dealer for importantinformation about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the Northstar4.6L engine andproper trailertowing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later this section. But trailering is in different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and has to beused properly. it That's the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the addedweight. The engine is required to operate atrelatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. If You Do Decide To Pull A nailer If you do, here are some importantpoints. e There aremany different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to dowith trailering. Make sure your rig willbe legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source forthis information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. 4-33