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2012 Buick verano Owner Manual

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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 1/10/12

Driving and Operating

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For information on towing a disabled
vehicle, see

Towing the Vehicle on

page 10

67

. For information on

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

Recreational Vehicle Towing on
page 10

69

.

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. 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

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WARNING (Continued)

have been followed. Ask your
dealer for advice and information
about towing a trailer with the
vehicle.

The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is
equipped with the proper trailer
towing equipment. To identify the
trailering capacity of the vehicle,
see

Trailer Towing on page 9

50

.

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 with state or
provincial police.

.

Do not tow a trailer at all during
the first 1 600 km (1,000 mi) the
new vehicle is driven. The
engine or other parts could be
damaged.

.

During the first 800 km (500 mi)
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.

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