2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 250

D Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles D Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? 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. Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 4WD 3.73 4.10 Max. Trailer Weight 5,800 lbs. (2 633 kg) 6,300 lbs. (2 860 kg) 5,600 lbs. (2 542 kg) 6,100 lbs. (2 769 kg) GCWR* 10,500 lbs. (4 762 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 989 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 762 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 989 kg) D (800 km) 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't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. You should 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. 2WD Three important considerations have to do with weight: D the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the weight on your vehicle's tires. *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded. 4-49