1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 154

Your Driving and the Road Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 ltm) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don'tdrive over 50 mph (80 lun/h) anddon't make starts atfull throttle. This helps your engine and other parts your of vehicle wear in at theheavier loads. Three important considerations have to do with weight: It should never weigh more than 1,400 pounds (630 kg) with up to six occupants ormore than 2,000 pounds (900 kg) with up to two occupants unless you have the optional trailertowing package. With the trailer-towing package (available only with the 3800 V6 engine), your vehicle can tow up to 2,400 pounds (1 090 kg) with up to six occupants or up to 3,000 pounds(1 360 kg) with up to two occupants. But even that can be too heavy. It depends onhow you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude,road grades, outside temperature andhow . Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? 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: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 152