1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 213

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your restrictions, havingto do with trailering. Make sure vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your rig will be legal, not only where you live but your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow also where you'll be driving. A good sourcefor this the advice in this part, and see your dealer for information can be state provincial police. or important information about towing a trailer 0 Consider using a sway control if your trailer will with your vehicle. weigh 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer Every vehicleis ready for some trailer towing. yours If about sway controls. was built with trailering options, many are, it's ready as for heavier trailers. But traileringdifferent thanjust is 0 Don't tow a trailer all during thefirst 500 miles at driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, in handling, durability and economy. Successful, fuel axle or other parts could damaged. be safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has tobe 0 Then, during thef i s t 500 miles (800 k ) m that you used properly. tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80 km/h) and 50 That's the reasonfor this part.In it are many don't make starts full throttle. This helps your at time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. engine and other parts your vehicle wear in the of at Many of these are important your safety and that for of heavier loads. your passengers.So please read this section carefully 0 You should use DRIVE (D) (or, you need to, a as before you pull a trailer. lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend life of the your transmission. NOTICE: 4-29