Chevrolet 2006 impala Specifications download pdf (Page 240)

Towing a Trailer

{CAUTION:

If you do not use the correct equipment and

drive properly, you can lose control when you

pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too

heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even

at all. You and your passengers could be

seriously injured. You may also damage your

vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be

covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only if

you have followed all the steps in this section.

Ask your dealer for advice and information

about towing a trailer with your vehicle.

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the

proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the

vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should

read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that

appears later in this section. But trailering is different

than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means

changes in 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.

Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,

wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder

against the drag of the added weight. The engine is

required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under

greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the

trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing

the pulling requirements.

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

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. You can ask a hitch

dealer about sway controls.

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