During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load
is
secure, and that the lamps and ani trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to
go
much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return
to
your lane.
Backing
Up
Hold
the
bottom
of
the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand
to
the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
(NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider
turns
than
normal.
Do
this
so
your trailer won’t strike
soft
shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing
a
Trailer
When you tow
a
trailer, your vehicle may need a different
turn
signal flasher and/or extra wiring.
Check
with your
Buick dealer.
The arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
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