1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 170

That's the reason for this part. it are many In time-tested, important traileringtips and safety rules. NOTICE: Many of these are important for your safety and that of Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your your passengers.So please read this section carefully vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by before you pull a trailer. your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, the advice in this part, and see your Pontiac wheel assemblies, and tires are forced work harder to dealer for important information about towing a against the dragof the addedweight. The engine is trailer with your vehicle. required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a the pulling requirements. 2.2L (Code 4) engine. You also cannottow a trailerif .\p.c.-..I.. your vehicle is equipped with a manual or a three speed If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer automatic transaxle. If you do, here are some important points. Your vehicle can tow a trailerif it is equipped with a There are many different laws, including speed limit 2.3L (Code D) engine, a four speed automatic transaxle restrictions, having todo with trailering. Make sure and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what your rig will be legal, notonly where you live but the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you A also where you'll be driving. good source for this should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer'' information canbe state or provincial police. that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicleby itself. Consider using a sway control. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. 0 Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven.Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. , .3:i 4-33