Trailer Towing; General Towing Information; Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips- Page 229

2017 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

9955666) - 2017 - crc - 8/4/16

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Driving and Operating

Warning (Continued)

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Place the container on the
ground.

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Place the nozzle inside the
fill opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.

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Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.

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Do not smoke, light
matches, or use lighters
while pumping fuel.

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Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.

Trailer Towing

General Towing
Information

Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a
trailer.

For towing a disabled vehicle, see

Towing the Vehicle

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. For

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

Recreational Vehicle Towing

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Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer:

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Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.

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Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle or
other parts.

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Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.

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The vehicle can tow in D (Drive)
but Manual Mode is
recommended. See

Manual

Mode

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. Use a lower gear if

the transmission shifts too often.

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Turn off Parking Assist when
towing.

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Warning

When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.

When towing a trailer:

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