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 has to have extra
wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal flasher (included
in
the optional trailering package).
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.
When towing
a
trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even
if
the bulbs
on
the trailer
are burned out. Thus,
you
may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
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