1994 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 159

Your Driving and the Road If You're Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without damaging it. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index. Towing a Trailer Your Pontiac can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the informationin "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later this section. in But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and has to be used it properly. That's the reason for this section. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that your of passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section, and see your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 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. .. 158