1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 179

Towing a Tmiler I I Your Oldsmobile cantow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering If you use correct don't the I capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information Weight o the in f L L equipment and drive properly, Trailer that appears laterin this section. you can lose control when you pull But traileringis different thanjust a trailer. For example, the trailer if driving your vehicleby itself. Trailering is too heavy, the brakes may not means changes in handling, durability, work well-or even at all. You and and fuel economy. Successful, safe your passengers couldbe seriously trailering takes correct equipment, and it injured. Pull a trailer only you if has to be used properly. have followed all the steps in this section. That's the reason forthis section, 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, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. All of that means changes in: Handling Durability Fuel economy 17 7