User manual BUICK CENTURY 1994

[. . . ] A- - Century Y The 1994 Buick Century Owner's Manual Litho in USA Part No. 25609658 B First Edition 'Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993 All Rights Reserved 1 U GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, Buick, and the Buick Emblem areregistered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. [. . . ] 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 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 Km/h) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. Three important considerations have to do with weight: Weight of the Trailer Your vehicle can tow normally up to 1, 000 pounds (450kg). If your vehicle has a 3100 V6 engine with a four-speed automatic transaxle and is equipped with the optional heavy-duty engine cooling system, it can tow up to 2, 000 pounds (900 kg). If you do, here are some important points. There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not on!y 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. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle orother parts could be damaged. 0 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. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at Buick Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, 902 E. In Canada, write to General Motors of Canada Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. 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 startsat full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. 166 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires, You'll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver's door or see "Loading Your Vehicle" inthe Index. Thenbe sure you don't go over the GVWlimit for your vehicle. Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. [. . . ] 1 15 Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 28 Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) . [. . . ]