Trailer Towing; General Towing; Information; Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips - Chevrolet 2016 Traverse Owner's Manual

256 Driving and Operating

Trailer Towing

General Towing

Information

Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a
trailer.
For towing a disabled vehicle, see
Towing the Vehicle 0 328
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a motor home, see
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 328
Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.
Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle or
other parts.
Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.
The vehicle can tow in D (Drive)
but M (Manual Mode) is
recommended. See Manual
Mode 0 235
the transmission shifts too often.
. For
Turn off Park Assist when
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towing.
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When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.
When towing a trailer:
. Use a lower gear if
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Warning
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Warning (Continued)
Do not drive with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch,
or rear-most window open.
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
Also adjust the climate
control system to a setting
that brings in only outside
air. See Climate Control
Systems in the Index.
For information about carbon
monoxide, see Engine Exhaust
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Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. The
combination you are driving is
longer and not as responsive as the
vehicle itself. Get acquainted with
the handling and braking of the rig
before setting out for the open road.
Before starting, check all trailer hitch
parts and attachments, safety
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires and mirrors. If the trailer has