2003 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 210

Towing a Trailer Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. 0 Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forwardas you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, so inside the vehicle that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehlcie. 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. 0 Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. If you don't u the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only if you have foilowed aii the steps in this sectioii. Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what ine venicie iraiieriny c;apac;iiy is iur yuur vt.ikIick, YOU should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears 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 it has to be used properly. 4-35