Buick LaCrosse: Trailer Towing (Except eAssist)
Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have to do with weight:
• The weight of the trailer.
• The weight of the trailer tongue.
• The total weight on your vehicle's tires.
Engine Cooling when Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See Engine Overheating. ...
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
For a vehicle with a V6 engine, it
should never weigh more than
454 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that
can be too heavy.
It depends on how the rig is used.
For e ...
See also:
How vehicle audio works
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from transmitter towers located around
your city. They are intercepted by the radio antenna on your vehicle. This signal
is then received by the radio and s ...
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s
door or the trunk lid with the key, pressing
the button on the Intelligent Key,
or pressing
the request switch (if so equipped) on the
driver’ ...
Severe strain on the brake system
The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly
areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that
the cooling of the brakes is less ...