1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 211

Towing a Trailer I A CAUTION: - - If you don't use the correct equipment and drive a properly, you can lose control when you pull trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, th'e brakes may not work well or even a t all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only you have followed all the if steps in this section. your Pontiac dealer for Ask advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer'' that appears laterin this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safetrailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this section. In it aremany 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 such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added 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 to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. -- 1 NOTICE: ~ Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your by vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and your Pontiac see dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.