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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 part, and see your Chevrolet
dealer for important information about towing
a
trailer with your vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it
is
equipped with
either the
3800
or
the
5.7L
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.
That’s the reason
for
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 read this section carefully
before
you
pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the engine,
transmission, rear axle, 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.
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, having to 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.
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Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch
dealer about sway controls.
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