Trailer Hauling - Chevrolet 1971 Camaro Owner's Manual

cushion should be as firm as
practical and just high enough
to enable the child to look hori-
zontally out of the car windows.
4. The use of the cushion should
be discontinued as soon as the
child is old enough to see out of
the car windows without it.
Trailer Hauling
Since passenger cars are designed
and intended to be used primarily
as passenger conveyances, towing
a trailer will affect handling, dura-
bility and economy. Maximum
safety and · satisfaction depends
upon proper use of correct equip-
ment and avoiding overloads and
other abusive operation.
The maximum loaded trailer
weight which you can pull with
5. Do not use shoulder belts on
children shorter than approxi-
mately 4 feet 7 inches in height.
6. General Motors recommends
that children be restrained when
riding. However, if conditions
require that a child must stand,
he should stand on the floor di-
your Camaro depends on what
special equipment has been in-
stalled on your car. We do not rec-
ommend pulling any trailer unless
the car is properly equipped. In-
formation on trailer hauling capa-
bilities, special equipment required,
and optional equipment offered by
Chevrolet is available from your
Chevrolet Dealer or by writing
Chevrolet Motor Division, Detroit,
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rectly behind the front seat.
This will minimize the possi-
bility of his being thrown from
the rear compartment during a .
sudden stop. This method
should be used only if more
complete restraint cannot be
used.
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Usage of bumper hitches is not
recommended; however, rental in-
stallations may be made
if
in accord
with proper installation and usage
instructions of a reputable trailer
rental agency. Axle mounted
hitches should not be used.
To assist in attaining good han-
dling of the car-trailer combina-
tion, it is important that the trailer