1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 183

Your car can tow a trailer it is equipped withthe if proper trailer towing equipment. identify what the To vehicle trailering capacity for your vehicle, you is should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears laterin this section.But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes handling, durability, and in fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this part. 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 suchas the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag the added of 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 wind to resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points. 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will legal, not only where you live but be also where you'll be driving. good source for this A information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. 0 Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, duringthe first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don? drive over50 mph (80 k / ) m hand don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts your vehicle wear in at the of heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no more than mph (90 km/h)) to 55 save wear on your vehicle's parts. 0 0