1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 179

Your Driving andthe Road If Mu Do Decide to Pull a Trailer If you do, here are some important points. There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Consider using asway control if your kg) trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds (900 or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more (900 kg). You can ask than 2,000 pounds a hitch dealer aboutsway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (804 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (804 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This of helps your engine and other parts your vehicle wear at the heavier in loads. Three important considerations have to do with weight: Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,400 pounds (630 kg) with up to six occupants or more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg) with up to two occupants unless you have theoptional trailertowing package. With the trailertowing package (available only with the 3800V6 engine), your vehicle can tow up to 2,400 pounds 090 kg) (1 with up to six occupants or up to 3,000 pounds(1 360 kg) with up to two occupants. But even that can be heavy. It too depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicleis 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 yourdealer for our trailering information or advice, or can you write us at: 178