1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 243

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with theIf You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer proper trailer towing equipment. identify what the To If you do, here are some important points: vehicle trailering capacity for your vehicle, you is 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit should read the information in "Weight the Trailer" of restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure that appears later in this section. But trailering is your rig will be legal, not only where you live but different thanjust driving your vehicle itself. by A also where you'll be driving. good sourcefor this Trailering means changes in handling, durability and information can be state or provincial police. fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly. 0 Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) or less.You should always That's the reason this part. In are many for it use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more time-tested, ,important trailering tips and safety rules. than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer for of Many of these are important your safety and that about sway controls. your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. 0 Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, axle or other parts could be damaged. are wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is 0 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under 50 tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80 km/h) and greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing engine and other parts your vehicle wear inat the of the pulling requirements. heavier loads. 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed 55 for trailers (or no more than mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-32