If You Decide To Pull A Trailer - Chevrolet 2004 SSR Pickup Owner's Manual

If You 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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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.
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Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) 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.
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Tow the trailer in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift
the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a
lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under
heavy loads and/or hilly conditions.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
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Weight of the trailer
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Weight of the trailer tongue
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Weight on your vehicle's tires