1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 179

Your vehicle can tow trailer if it isequipped with the a proper trailer towing equipment. identify whatthe To vehicle trailering capacity for your vehicle, you is should readthe information in "Weight ofthe Trailer" that appearslater in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes handling, durability and in fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has tobe used properly. That's the reasonfor this part.In it are many 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. If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to with trailering. Make sure do your rig will belegal, not only where you but live 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 at all during the 1,000miles first (1 600 k ) m your new vehicleis driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, duringthe first 500 miles (800 Ian) that you m hand tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 k / ) don't make starts at throttle. This helps your full engine and other parts your vehicle wear at the of in heavier loads. Obey speedlimit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faster than maximum posted speed the 55 for trailers (or no more than mph (90 lun/h)) to parts. save wear on your vehicle's 0 0 Load-pulling components such as engine, transaxle, the wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are 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 0 the pulling requirements. 0 4-33