Buick 2010 Lacrosse Owner's Manual page 277

For information on towing a disabled
vehicle, see
. For information on
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a motorhome,
see
.
Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips
WARNING
The driver can lose control when
pulling a trailer if the correct
equipment is not used or the
vehicle is not driven properly. For
example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work
well or even at all. The driver
and passengers could be
seriously injured. The vehicle may
also be damaged; the resulting
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer
only if all the steps in this section
WARNING (Continued)
have been followed. Ask your
dealer/retailer for advice and
information about towing a trailer
with the vehicle.
The vehicle can tow a trailer when
equipped with the proper trailer
towing equipment. For trailering
capacity, see
Trailering changes handling,
acceleration, braking, durability and
fuel economy. With the added
weight, the engine, transmission,
wheel assemblies and tires are
forced to work harder and under
greater loads. The trailer also adds
wind resistance, increasing the
pulling requirements. For safe
trailering, correctly use the proper
trailering equipment.
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Driving and Operating
The following information has
important trailering tips and rules for
your safety and that of your
passengers. Read this section
carefully before pulling a trailer.
Pulling A Trailer
Here are some important points:
There are many laws, including
speed limit restrictions that apply
to trailering. Check for legal
requirements with state or
or
provincial police.
.
Do not tow a trailer at all during
the first 1 600 km (1,000 miles)
the new vehicle is driven. The
engine, axle or other parts could
be damaged.
During the first 800 km
(500 miles) that a trailer is
towed, do not drive over 80 km/h
(50 mph) and do not make starts
at full throttle. This reduces wear
on the vehicle.
The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
Use a lower gear if the
transmission shifts too often.
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