1993 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 173

trailer adds considerably wind resistance, increasing to the pulling requirements. All of that means changes in: Handling Durability 0 engine and other i)a'rts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Three important considerations have to with weight: do Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safelybe? It should never weigh more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg). But even that can be too heavy. 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 thatyou have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for ourtrailering information or advice, or you can write us at Buick Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, 902 E. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI 48550. In Canada, write to General Motorsof Canada Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7. Fuel economy If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points. There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source for this information be state or can provincial police. 0 Consider using a sway control. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 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 You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects thetotal capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the