1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 284

Driving with a Trailer A CAUTION: I you have a rear-most window open andyou f pull atrailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into yourvehicle. You can't see or smell CO. It can causeunconsciousness or death. (See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.) To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: 0 Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and makenecessary repairs before starting on your trip. 0 Keep the rear-mostwindows closed. 0 If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in therear or another opening, drive with your front, main heating or cooling system onand with the fan on any speed. This will bring fresh, outside air into yourvehicle. Do not use RECIRC because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle. (See '' Comfort Controls" in the Index.) Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get with to know your rig. Acquaint yourself the feelof handling and braking with the added weightthe of trailer. And always keep mind that the vehicle you are in as driving is now a gooddeal longer and not nearly responsive as your vehicle by itself. is Before you start, check trailer hitch and platform the (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and rnirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving an then apply the trailer brake controller hand tobe sure by the brakes are working. Ths lets you check your electrical connectionat the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that lamps and any trailer brakes the are still working.