1994 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 195

Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered your warranty.To pull a trailer by correctly, follow the advice in this section, and see GM your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. ~~ ~ Every vehicle is ready some trailer towing. If it was built with trailering for options, as many are, it's readyfor heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicleby itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailerine takes correct equipment, and it has tobe used properly. That's the reason this section. In it are many time-tested, important for trailering tips and safety rules. Many these are important for your safety of you and thatof your passengers.So please read this section carefully before pull a trailer. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 There are many different laws having todo with trailering. Make sure your rig willbe legal, not only where you live also where you'll be but driving. A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds (900 kg) or less.You should always use a sway controlif your trailer will weighmore than 2,000 pounds (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. 0 4-37