1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 178

0 Don't tow a trailer at a l during the first 1,000 miles l (1 600 k ) m your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 k ) you m that tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at fullthrottle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in atthe heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. 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. Avoid continuous operation in mountainous areas that have grades greater than two percent for longer than 5 miles (8 km). Change axlelubricant annually or every 7,500 miles (12 500 k ) trailer towing, whichever occurs first. m of the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue 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 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) including the load or 7,000 lbs. (3 180 kg) if you have the optional trailer towing package. But even that can be too heavy. It also 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, You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke P.O. Box 9025 Warren, MI 48090-9025 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 8P7 0 0 0 Three important considerations have to do with weight: 0 0 4-33