1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 186
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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Towing 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 part, andsee your Pontiac this dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriouslyinjured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. your Pontiac dealer for Ask advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- Do not towa trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a 2.4L (Code T) engine. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with a 3100 (Code M) engine and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer'' that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. 4-35