Oldsmobile 2002 Bravada - Manual (Page 250)

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D 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.
D 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.
D You should use THIRD (3) (or, as you need to,
a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your
vehicle in THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will
minimize heat buildup and extend the life of
your transmission.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
D the weight of the trailer,
D the weight of the trailer tongue
D and the weight on your vehicle’s tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to
pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend
on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Axle Ratio
Max. Trailer
Weight GCWR*
2WD 3.73
4.10
5,800 lbs.
(2 633 kg)
6,300 lbs.
(2 860 kg)
10,500 lbs.
(4 762 kg)
11,000 lbs.
(4 989 kg)
4WD 3.73
4.10
5,600 lbs.
(2 542 kg)
6,100 lbs.
(2 769 kg)
10,500 lbs.
(4 762 kg)
11,000 lbs.
(4 989 kg)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the
total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle
and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment
and conversion. The GCWR for your vehicle should not
be exceeded.