Towing A Trailer - Chevrolet 1996 Tahoe Owner's Manual

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CAUTION:
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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in .a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle.
l k y to spread the .weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When-you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don't leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
There's also important loading information for off-road
driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle'' in
the Index.
Towing a Trailer
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If you don't use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
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or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your GM dealer for
advice and information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
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