GMC 2011 Acadia - Manual (Page 320)

Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011
9-48 Driving and Operating
Pulling a Trailer
Here are some important points:
. There are many laws, including
speed limit restrictions that apply
to trailering. Check for legal
requirements.
. Consider using sway control.
See Towing Equipment on
page 9‑54.
. Do not tow a trailer at all during
the first 800 km (500 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.
See “Tow/Haul Mode” later in
this section.
. Obey speed limit restrictions
when towing a trailer.
. The vehicle is designed
primarily as a passenger and
load carrying vehicle. If a trailer
is towed, the vehicle will require
more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load.
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.