1994 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 144

Your Driving and the Road Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the 2.3L Quad 4 SOHC or DOHC engines (Code 3 or D). Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 2.3L High Output Quad 4 (Code A) or 3 100 V6 (Code M) engine and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. ~ 1 ~ That's the reason for this section. 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. Load-pulling components such asthe 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. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section, and see your Oldsmobile dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 142