2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 266

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 y o ~ safety and that of y w r r 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 added weight. The engine is 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. Don't tow a trailer at a!! during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axie 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 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. 0 If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. 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. the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires Three important considerations have to do with weight: 0 4-35