2004 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 206
2004 Chevrolet Tracker Manual
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: Three important considerations have to do with weight: • There are many different laws, including speed 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. • the weight of the trailer, • the weight of the trailer tongue • and the weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,500 lbs. (680 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Chevrolet Customer Assistance P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 • Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. • Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 600 miles (1000 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • Never exceed posted towing speed limits or go over 45 mph (72 km/h), whichever is lower and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • If you have an automatic transmission, you can use THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission. If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it's better not to use the highest gear. 4-58