1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 161

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: e There are many different laws, includingspeed limit Weight of the Trailer Your vehicle can tow normally up to 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). If your vehicle has a 3.1L V6 engine with a four-speed automatic transaxle and is equipped with the optional heavy-duty engine cooling system, it can tow up to 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude,road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle isused to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. restrictions, 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 can be state orprovincial police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer aboutsway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could bedamaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over50 mph (80 kmh) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive fasterthan the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (88 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. Three important considerations have to dowith weight: the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailertongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, oryou can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Ave. Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 4-31