That is the reason for this part. In it are manytime-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.Many of these are important for your safety and that ofyour passengers. So please read this section carefullybefore you pull a trailer.Load-pulling components such as the engine,transmission, wheel assemblies and tires are forcedto work harder against the drag of the added weight.The engine is required to operate at relatively higherspeeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat.What is more, the trailer adds considerably to windresistance, increasing the pulling requirements.If You Do Decide To Pull a TrailerIf you do, here are some important points:• There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sureyour rig will be legal, not only where you livebut also where you will be driving. A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police.• Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitchdealer/retailer about sway controls.• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles(1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,axle or other parts could be damaged.• Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you towa trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and donot make starts at full throttle. This helps your engineand other parts of your vehicle wear in at theheavier loads.• Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer.Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speedfor trailers, or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h), tosave wear on your vehicle’s parts.Three important considerations have to do with weight:• The weight of the trailer• The weight of the trailer tongue• The total weight on your vehicle’s tires4-28
