1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 229

Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly. That's the reason this part.In it are many for time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important your safety and that for of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag the added weight.The engine is of required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 0 Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) or less.You should always will use a sway control if your trailer weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer all during the first1,000 miles at (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during thefirst 500 miles (800 km) that you 50 m hand tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80 k / ) don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts your vehicle wear in at the of heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed 55 for trailers (or no more than mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. 0 0 0 If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: Three important considerations have to do with weight: 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure 0 the weight of the trailer, your rig will be legal, not only where you live but the weight of the trailer tongue A also where you'll be driving. good sourcefor this and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. information can be state or provincial police. 4-32