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Don't tow
a
trailer at
a l l
during the first 1,000 miles
(1 600
k m )
your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.
Then, during the first 500 miles (800
k m )
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.
Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer.
Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed
for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90
km/h))
to save wear on your vehicle's parts. Avoid
continuous operation in mountainous areas that
have grades greater than two percent for longer than
5 miles (8
km).
Change axle lubricant annually or every 7,500 miles
(12 500
k m )
of trailer towing, whichever occurs first.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
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the weight of the trailer,
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the weight of the trailer tongue
and the total weight on your vehicle's tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg)
including the load or 7,000 lbs. (3 180 kg) if you have
the optional trailer towing package. But even that can be
too heavy.
It also depends on how you plan to use your rig.
For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a
trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any
special equipment that you have on your vehicle,
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at:
Consumer Relations Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
30009 Van Dyke
P.O. Box 9025
Warren, MI 48090-9025
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1
H 8P7
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