Towingatrailer - Buick 1993 Regal 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.
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NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follov
the advice in this section.
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Your vehicle 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.
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,
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
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