Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Specifications download pdf (Page 360)

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If your vehicle was built with trailering options, as many

are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different

than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means

changes in acceleration, braking, handling, durability and

fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct

equipment, and it has to be used properly.

That’s the reason for this part. 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.

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

Notice: Pulling a ﬁfth-wheel trailer with a vehicle

that is equipped with the SS trim package could

damage the vehicle. Do not pull a ﬁfth-wheel trailer

with a vehicle equipped with the SS trim package.

If you do, here are some important points:

• There are many different laws, including speed limit

restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure

your rig will be legal, not only where you live

but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for

this information can be state or provincial police.

• Consider using a sway control. See “Hitches” later

in this section.

• Don’t tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst 500 miles

(800 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

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.

• If you have an automatic transmission, you can tow

in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the

transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower

gear selection if the transmission shifts too often,

such as under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. If

you have a manual transmission and you are

towing a trailer, it’s better not to use the highest

gear. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-49.

Three important considerations have to do with weight:

• The weight of the trailer

• The weight of the trailer tongue

• The weight on your vehicle’s tires

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