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2012 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
Customer Information
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012

Driving and Operating

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For information on equipment to
tow a trailer, see

Towing

Equipment.

For information on towing a disabled
vehicle, see

Towing the Vehicle on

page 10

82

For information on

towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a motor home, see

Recreational Vehicle Towing on
page 10

82

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Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips

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WARNING

The driver can lose control when
pulling a trailer if the correct
equipment is not used or the
vehicle is not driven properly.
For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work
well

or even at all. The driver

and passengers could be
seriously injured.

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WARNING (Continued)

The vehicle may also be
damaged; the resulting repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer
only if all the steps in this section
have been followed. Ask your
dealer for advice and information
about towing a trailer with the
vehicle.

The vehicle can tow a trailer when
equipped with the proper trailer
towing equipment. For trailering
capacity, see

Trailer Towing on

page 9

51

. Trailering changes

handling, acceleration, braking,
durability and fuel economy. With
the added weight, the engine,
transmission, wheel assemblies and
tires are forced to work harder and
under greater loads. The trailer also
adds wind resistance, increasing the
pulling requirements. For safe
trailering, correctly use the proper
trailering equipment.

The following information has
important trailering tips and rules
for your safety and that of your
passengers. Read this section
carefully before pulling a trailer.

Pulling a Trailer

Here are some important points:

.

There are many laws, including
speed limit restrictions that apply
to trailering. Check for legal
requirements.

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Consider using sway control.
See

Towing Equipment on

page 9

53

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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.

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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.