Towingatrailer - Buick 1993 Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when
you
feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.
If You're Stuck in Deep Snow
This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep
snow without damaging it. See "Rocking Your Vehicle"
in the Index.
Towing a Trailer
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CAUTION:
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
--
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.
Pulling
a
trailer improperly
can
damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not cover
by your warranty. To pull
the advice in this section
Your car can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle
trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read
the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears
later in this section. But trailering is different than just
driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes
in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful,
safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be
used properly.
That's the reason for this section, In it are many
time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your safety and that of
your passengers. So please read this section carefully
before you pull a trailer.
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