1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 172

Load-pulling components such the engine, transaxle, as Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. wheel assemblies,~dnd tires are forced to work harder Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed 55 against the drag of the added weight. The engine is for trailers (or no more than mph (90 Km/h) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the Three important considerations have to with weight: do frailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Weight of the Trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points. There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, havingto do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. 0 Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer atall during the first 1,000 miles (1600 k ) m your new vehicle is driven. engine, Your axle or other parts could be damaged. 0 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 k ) m 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 your vehicle wear in the of at heavier loads. , How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 pounds kg). (450 But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can depend on any also special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer our trailering information or for advice, or-you can write at Buick Motor Division, us 902 Customer Assistance Center, E. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI 48550. In Canada, writeto General Motorsof Canada Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7. 170