1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 192

Towing a Trailer put inside yourvehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stopor turn, or in a crash. Put things in the trunkof your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward can. as you Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavierthings, like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that some of them are above the tops the seats. of Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakesmay not workwell or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage yourvehicle; the resulting repairswould not be covered your by warranty. Pull atrailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your dealer for advice and information about towingtrailer a with yourvehicle. -- Your vehicle can tow a trailer it is equipped with the if proper trailer towing equipment. identify what the To vehicle trailering capacity is your vehicle, you for should read the information "Weight of the Trailer'' in that appears laterin this section. But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changesin handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. 4-30