1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 183

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 Tmee importanT considemtims kave 'to do with =w-ighc There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Makesure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but this also where you'll be driving. A good source for information can be state orprovincial police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (I 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then,during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on yourvehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer Your vehicle can townormally up to 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on yourvehicle. 0 0 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac Customer Services Department One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, Michigan 48340-2952 0 Obey speed limit restrictions whentowing a trailer. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7