1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 195

e Don't tow a trailer at allduring the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts couldbe damaged. 0 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you towa trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 k d h ) and don't make starts full throttle. This at helps yourengine and other partsof your vehiclewear in at the heavier loads, e If you have an automatic transmission, you should useDRIVE (D) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in DRIVE (D) when towingtrailer will minimize heat a build-up and extend the life of your transmission.If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it's better not to use FIFTH ( 5 ) gear. Just drive in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you need to, a lower gear). Three important considerations have todo with weight: Weight of the Traikr How heavy can a trailer safelybe? It depends on how you plan to use yourrig. 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 specialequipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer our trailering information or advice, or you can for write us at the address listed your Warranty andOwner Assistance in Information booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8W Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer isan important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight your vehicle.The gross vehicle of weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in vehicle. And if you will the tow a trailer, you must add thetongue load tothe GVW because your vehicle willbe carrying that weight,too. See "Loading Your Vehicle"in the Index for more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. 4-41