1994 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 196

Don't tow a trailer at all during the first miles (800 k ) 500 m your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could damaged. be Then, during the first 500 miles (800 k ) you tow a trailer, don't m that This drive over 50 mph (80 W h ) and don't make starts at full throttle. helps your engine and other parts your vehicle wear in at the heavier of loads. Three important considerations have to with weight: do Weight of the Trailer How heavy cana trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and much your vehicle is used to pull how a trailer are all important. And, can also depend any special equipment it on that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer our trailering information or advice, or can for you write us at the address listedin your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to General Motors Canada Limited, Customer of Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, OntarioLlH 8P7. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any traileris an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight your vehicle.The gross vehicle of the weight (GVW) includes curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry init, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. if you will And GVW because your tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. "Loading Your Vehicle" in the See Index for more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. A B 4-38