2013 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - Page 216

9-36 Driving and Operating vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑63. 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: . { WARNING When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. When towing a trailer: . Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer: . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer towing. Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or other parts. Then, during the first 800 km (500 mi) trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. The vehicle can tow in D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is recommended. See Manual Mode on page 9‑22. Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often. Do not drive with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open. Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. Also adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air. See "Climate Control Systems" in the Index. 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." . . . . . . . For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑63. For information on towing the vehicle behind another For more information about Carbon Monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑19.