User manual BUICK ROADMASTER 1994

[. . . ] I : . The 1994 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual Litho inU. S. A. 25609689 B First Edition 'Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993 All Rights Reserved. 1 i `4 i1 - 7 . VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN ~GERT1FlCATION THROUGH Nallonal lnslttule for WE SUPPQRT `, Thismanual hcludes the latest information at the time;"< IF?$ wasprinted. We reserve the right to make, changes in the ]pko&ct afterthat. timewithout further'notice. For . . : . > AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXGELLENCE 1 3 - 3 Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Man (left), and L. [. . . ] A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police. 0 Consider using a sway control your trailer will if weigh 2, 000 pounds (900 kg) or less. You should if always use a sway control your trailer will weigh more than, 2, 000 pounds (900 kg). Don't tow a trailer all during the first 1, 000 miles at (1600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) thatyou tow a trailer, don't`driveover 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make startsat full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts your vehicle wear at the of in heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed 55 /) for trailers (or no more than mph (90 h hto save wear on your vehicle's parts. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. 0 0 0 Three important considerations have to do with weight: 180 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be?It should never weigh more than 2, 000 pounds (900 kg), unless you have the optional5, 000 pounds (2, 250 kg) trailer towing package. But even that can be too heavy. load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" inthe Index formore information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. It depends on how you plan use your rig. For to example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicleused to pull a is 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 writeus at Buick Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, E. In Canada, writeto General Motorsof Canada Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, . Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7. Weight of the TrailerTongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects total capacity the the weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the After you've loaded your trailer, weigh trailer and then the tongue, separately, to if the weights are see you curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo may carry in proper. If they aren't, you may be to get them right able it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And simply by moving some items around in the trailer. if you will towa trailer, you must subtract the tongue If you're using a "dead-weight" hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% the total loaded trailer weight of (B). If you have a "weight-distributing" hitch, the traile tongue (A) should weigh 12%of the total loaded trailer weight (B). 181 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated tothe limit for are cold tires. You'll find these numbers on Certification the label atthe rear edge of the driver'sdoor or see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over theGVW limit for your vehicle. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailerso that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. [. . . ] 269 White Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 TorqueLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing Your Buick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Towing Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]