1993 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 180

Towing a Trailer A CAUTION: I If you don't use the correct equipment and drive a properly, you can lose control when you pull trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy. the brakes may not work well or even at all. Yo and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. I I -- ~ ~, I i ~~ ~~ ~~~ ~~ Your car can tow a trailer. identify what the vehicle To trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight the Trailer". that appears of 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 to be it has used properly. That's the reason for this section. Inare many it 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 beforepull trailer. a you ulling a trailer improper1 Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag the added weight. The engine is of required speeds operate under relatively and to higher at greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. All of that means changes in: 0 Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the 2.3 Liter, L4 engine. Handling Durability Fueleconomy 179