
Trailer Hauling
Since passenger cars are de-
signed and intended to be used pri-
marily
as
passenger conveyances,
towing a trailer will affect handling,
durability and economy. Maximum
safety
and
satisfaction
depends
upon proper use of correct equip-
me,nt
and avoiding overloads and
other abusive operation.
The maximum loaded trailer
weight which you can pull with
your Chevelle depends on what
special equipment has been
in~
stalled on your car. Chevrolet does
not recommend towing any trailer
unless the car
is
properly equipped.
Information
on
trailer
hauling
capabilities, special equipment re-
quired, and optional -equipment
offered by Chevrolet is available
from your Chevrolet Dealer or by
writing: Chevrolet Motor Division,
Detroit, Michigan 48202.
Usage of bumper hitches
is
not
recommended; however, rental in-
stallations may be made if in accord
with proper installation and usage
instructions of a reputable trailer
rental agency.
To assist in attaining good han-
dling of the car-trailer combina-
tion, it
is
important that the trailer
tongue load be maintained at ap-
proximately 10% of the loaded
trailer weight. Tongue loads can be
adjusted by proper distribution of
the load in the trailer, and can be
checked by weighing separately the
loaded trailer and then the tongue.
, When towing trailers, tires should
be inflated to the "standard" infla-
tion pressures shown on the plac-
ard affixed to the left front door.
The allowable passenger and cargo
load, also shown on the same plac-
ard,
is
reduced by an amount equal
to the trailer tongue load on the
trailer hitch.
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More frequent vehicle mainte-
nance
is
requiieC!
when using your
car to pull a trailer.
i
~hange
the~
•
Automatic
transmission
fluid
each 12,000 miles,
• Rear axle fluid -each 12,000
miles,
• Engine oil each 60 days or
3,000 miles, whichever occurs
first.
• Positive crankcase ventilation
valve each 12 months or 12,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
Break-In Schedule
In
addition to the new car
break-in instructions in this man-
ual, it
is
recommended that your
new Chevelle be operated for 500
miles before trailer towing.
If
it
is