If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are some important points:
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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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Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 600 miles
(1000 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your
engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
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Never exceed posted towing speed limits or go over
45 mph (72 km/h), whichever is lower and don’t
make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine
and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
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If you have an automatic transmission, you can use
THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when
towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD (3)
when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and
extend the life of your transmission. If you have a
manual transmission and you are towing a trailer,
it’s better not to use the highest gear.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
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the weight of the trailer,
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the weight of the trailer tongue
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and the weight on your vehicle’s tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) for
two-door models and 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) for four-door
models. 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 also depend on any special
equipment that you have on your vehicle.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at:
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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