GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 229)

Towing a Trailer
A CAUTION:
If you don't use the correct equipnrt9r>t end
drive properly^ you can lose Contro] when you
putì a trailer. For exainple, if the trailer ia too
heavy, the brakes may not work well - or even
at all. You and your passengers could be
seriously
injured. Puli 9 trailer only if you have
followed all the steps in this section. Ask your
dealer tor advice and Informatior^ about towing
a trailer wilh your vehicle.
To identify The kallering capacity of your vehicle, you
should read (he inlormaHon in "Weight ol the Trailed' that
appears later In this section.
It yours was built with ira lie ring options, as many are.
it's ready 1or heavier trailers. But trailenng is different
than just dnving your vehicle by ilseUi Trgliaiing moans
changes In handling, durability and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailsang lakes correct equipment, and
It has
10 be used properly.
That's the naason for Ihis p^rt. In ii era many taiYiB'le^tod.
importanl trailering tips and safety rules. Many of
these are kitiportanl for your safety and that of your
passengers, So please read tliis section caraiully before
you pull a trailer^
Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage
your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your dealer for
fmportani Information about towing a iraller wflh
your vehicle. Additional rear axle maintensnee
Fs required for a vehicle used 1o tow a trailer. See
"Scheduted Mafntenance Services’' in the Index.
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