2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Owner's Manual - Page 369

Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) . 9-85 Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. See the following trailer towing information in this section: . Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. Do not smoke while pumping fuel. Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑99. For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑99. . Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Pulling a Trailer Important points for pulling a trailer: . . For information on driving while towing a trailer, see "Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips." For maximum vehicle and trailer weights, see "Trailer Towing." For information on equipment to tow a trailer, see "Towing Equipment." . . There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. See "Hitches" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑105. .