1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 227

Trailering means changesin handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reasonfor 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 readthis section carefully before you pull trailer. a 0 Consider usinga sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during thefirst 1O O miles ,O (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during thefirst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80 km/h) and 50 don't makestarts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wearin at the heavier loads. 0 0 Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, work harder wheel assemblies and tires are forced to against the drag the added weight. The engine of is a Obey speed limit restrictions when towing trailer. a required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the for trailers (or no morethan 55 mph (90 km/h)) to trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing save wear on your vehicle's parts. the pulling requirements. Three important considerations have do with weight: to If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer the weight of the trailer, If you do, here are some important points: 0 the weight of the trailer tongue 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit 0 and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. restrictions, having to do trailering. Make sure with your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'llbe driving. A good sourcefor this information can be state provincial police. or 4-34