1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 157

If You Do Decideto Pull a Trailer Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle these are important for your safety is and equipped with a 2 2 (VIN Code 4) .L that of your passengers.So please read engine or a manual transaxle. this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Your Chevrolet can tow a trailer if it is equipped withan automatic transaxle Load-pulling components such as the and proper trailer towing equipment. Toengine, transaxle, wheel assemblies,and identify what the vehicle trailering tires are forced to work harder against capacity is for your vehicle, should you the drag of the added weight. The read the information in Weight of the engine is required operate at to Trailer that appears later in this section. relatively higher speeds under and But trailering is different than just greater loads, generating extra heat. driving your vehicleby itself. Trailering What's more,the trailer adds means changes in handling, durability, considerably to wind resistance, and fuel economy. Successful, safe increasing the pulling requirements. trailering takes correct equipment,and All of that means changes in: it has to be used properly. Handling That's the reason for this section. In it Durability are many time-tested, important Fuel economy trailering tips and safety rules. Many of If you do, hereare some important points. There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal,not only where you live but also where you'll driving. A be good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Consider usinga sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 lun) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.