Cadillac 1993 Fleetwood Owners Literature page 223

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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, 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.
All of that means changes in:
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Durability
Fuel economy
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You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are some important points.
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There are many different laws 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.
Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds
(900 kg) or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer will
weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg).
Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new
vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
Then, during the first 1,000 miles (1600
k m )
that you tow a trailer, don't
drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This
helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier
loads. Avoid continuous operation in mountainous areas that have
grades greater than 2% and are longer than
5
miles.
Change axle
oil
annually or every 6,000 miles (9654
k m )
of trailer towing,
whichever comes first.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
1. Weight of the nailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than
2,000 pounds (907 kg). But, if you have the optional Trailer Towing