1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 182

Towing a Trailer A CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipment drive and properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all.. You and yourpassengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your Pontiacdealer for advice and information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. Bo not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a 2.4L (Code T) engine. Your vehiclecan tow a trailer it is equipped with a if 3.1L (Code M) -engine and proper trailer towing equipment, To identify what the vehicle trailering read the capacity is for your vehicle, you should information in "Weight of the Trailer'' that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just by driving your vehicle itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, md fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and has to be it used propetly. That's the reason this part. In it are many for time-tested, important trailering tips and safe% rules. Many of these are importantfor your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such asthe engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.The engine is higher speeds and under required to operate at relatively greater loads, generating extra heat. What,'s more,the trailer adds considerably wind resistance, increasing to the gulling requjsernents. 1 ' -- Pulling a traikr improperly can damage your vehicle and result incostly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and yumr Pontiac see dealer for important information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. 4-34