1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 178

Towing a Tmiler GAU I IUN If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well-or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.Pullatraileronlyifyou have followed all the steps in this section. I I Load-pulling components such as the Your Pontiac can tow a trailer.To engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, should tires are forced to work harder against you the dragof the added weight. The engine i n f read the information Weight o the Trailer that appears later in section. is required to operate at relatively higher this speeds and under greater loads, generating But trailering is different than just driving your vehicleby itself. Trailering extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds means changes in handling, durability, considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and itAll of that means changes in: has to be used properly. Handling That's the reason for this section. it In Durability are many time-tested, important Fuel economy 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 pull a you trailer. 7 m.. I 7