Buick 2010 Lacrosse - Manual (Page 274)

8-54 Driving and Operating
For information on towing a disabled
vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on
page 9‑81. For information on
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle — such as a motorhome,
see Recreational Vehicle Towing on
page 9‑81.
Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips
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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.
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WARNING (Continued)
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in
this section 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 trailer
ing capacity, see Trailer Towing
(2.4L L4 Engine) on page 8‑58 or
Trailer Towing (3.0L and 3.6L
V6 Engines) on page 8‑58.
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.
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
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.