1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 197

NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Chevrolet dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with either the 3800 or the 5.7L engine and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is foryour vehicle, 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. Traileringmeans changes in handling, durabilityand fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this part. In it are many 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 before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder againstthe drag of the added weight. The engine is required to operaterelatively at higher speedsand under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerablyto wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, includingspeed limit 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 or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer aboutsway controls. 0 4-33