1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 192

Towing a Trailer I If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengerscould be seriously injured. You may also damage yourvehicle; the resulting repairs would not becovered by your warranty. P l a trailer only if you have followed all the ul steps in this section. your dealerfor advice Ask and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- Your vehicle can tow a trailer it is equipped with the if proper trailer towing equipment. identify what the To is vehicle trailering capacity for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes handling, durability and in fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. >o not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a !.4L (Code T) engine. this That's the reason for part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers.So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are against the drag the added weight. engine is of The required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to resistance, increasing wind the pulling requirements. 4-35