1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 178
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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Your vehicle can tow a trailer itif equipped with the is proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacityfor is your vehicle, you should read information in the "Weight of the Trailer" that appears in this section. later But traileringis different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes handling, in durability andfuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and has to be used properly. it That's the reasonfor this part. In are many it time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important your safety and that for of your passengers.So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds^ and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more,the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer I you do, here are some important points: f 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to with trailering. Make sure do your rig will be legal, not only where live but you also where you'll be driving. good sourcefor this A information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. can ask a hitch You dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer all duringthe first 1,000 miles at (1 600 k ) m your new vehicleis driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 kn that you r) tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80 km/h) and 50 don't make starts at throttle. This helps your full engine and other parts your vehicle wear at the of in heavier loads. 0 0 0 e Obey speedlimit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drivefaster than the maximum posted speed for trailers (orno more than 55 mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-33