2013 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - Page 250

9-54 Driving and Operating Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read the entire section before towing a trailer. For towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑88. For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑88. Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer: . { WARNING When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. When towing a trailer: . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer towing. Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or other parts. Then, during the first 800 km (500 mi) trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. Vehicles with automatic transmissions can tow in D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is recommended. See Manual Mode on page 9‑29. Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often. For vehicles with a manual transmission, it is better not to use the highest gear. . Do not drive with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open. Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. Also adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air. See "Climate Control Systems" in the Index. . . . . For more information about Carbon Monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑25.