1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 172

Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can towa trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you of should read the information in "Weight the Trailer" that appears later in this section. But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle itself. by Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly. That's the reasonfor this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important your safety and that for of your 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 part, and see your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires forced to work harder are against the drag of the added weight. engine is The 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. 4-29