1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 182

NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperlycan damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part,and see your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer' that appears laterin this section. But trailering is different than just drivingyour vehicle by itself. Trailering meanschanges in handling, durability, and 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. Do- not tow a trailer if your vehic.Ie.is. equipp-edwith a 2.2L (Code 4) engine. You a h carnot taw- a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a manual or a three-speed automatic transaxle, or is a convertible model. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with a 2.4L (Code T) engine, a four-speed automatic transaxle and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what Laad-punr'ng camponenrs such as ffe engine, transaxk7 wheel assemblies and tires are forcedto work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is required to operate atrelatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you