1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 192

Towing a Trailer Things youput inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. 0 Put things in the rear areaof your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, so inside the vehicle that some of them are above the tops the seats. of 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you cdrry something inside the 0 If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can losecontrol when you pulla trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Askyour Pontiac dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 9- vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unlessyou need to. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costlyrepairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice inthis part, andsee your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 4-31 ,