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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012

Driving and Operating 9-55

Pulling a Trailer

Here are some important points:

.

There are many laws, including

speed limit restrictions that apply

to trailering. Check for legal

requirements.

.

Do not tow a trailer at all during

the first 1 600 km (1,000 mi) the

new vehicle is driven. The

engine, axle, or other parts could

be damaged.

.

During the first 800 km (500 mi)

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.

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The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).

Use a lower gear if the

transmission shifts too often.

.

Obey speed limit restrictions.

Do not drive faster than the

maximum posted speed for

trailers, or no more than

90 km/h (55 mph), to reduce

wear on the vehicle.

Driving with a Trailer

Towing a trailer requires experience.

Get familiar with handling and

braking with the added trailer

weight. The vehicle is now longer

and not as responsive as the

vehicle is by itself.

Check all trailer hitch parts and

attachments, safety chains,

electrical connectors, lamps, tires,

and mirror adjustments. If the trailer

has electric brakes, start the vehicle

and trailer moving and then apply

the trailer brake controller by hand

to be sure the brakes are working.

During the trip, check regularly to

be sure that the load is secure, and

the lamps and trailer brakes are

working properly.

Towing with a Stability Control

System

When towing, the sound of the

stability control system might be

heard. The system is reacting to the

vehicle movement caused by the

trailer, which mainly occurs during

cornering. This is normal when

towing heavier trailers.

Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the

vehicle ahead as you would when

driving the vehicle without a trailer.

This can help to avoid situations

that require heavy braking and

sudden turns.

Passing

More passing distance is needed

when towing a trailer. Because the

rig is longer, it is necessary to go

farther beyond the passed vehicle

before returning to the lane.

Backing Up

Hold the bottom of the steering

wheel with one hand. To move the

trailer to the left, move that hand to

the left. To move the trailer to the

right, move your hand to the right.

Always back up slowly and,

if possible, have someone

guide you.

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