Driving tips
Following distance
Backing up
Turn signals when towing a trailer
Stay at least twice as far behind the Hold the bottom of the steering When you tow a trailer, your vehicle
vehicle ahead as you would when wheel with one hand. Then, to move has to have a different turn signal
driving your vehicle without a trailer. the trailer to the left, just move your flasher and extra wiring. The green
This can help you avoid situations hand to the left.To move the trailer to arrows on your instrument panel will
that require heavy braking and sud- the right, move your hand to the flash whenever you signal a turn or
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den turns.
right. Always back up slowly and, if lane change. Properly connected,
possible, have someone guide you. the trailer lights will also flash to alert
other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance
Making turns
When towing a trailer, the green
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 signals when, in fact,
they are not. It’s important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.You must also
check the lights every time you dis-
connect and then reconnect the
wires.
up ahead when you’re towing a trail- When you’re turning with a trailer,
er. And, because you’re a good deal make wider turns than normal. Do
longer, you’ll need to go much farther this so your trailer won’t strike soft
beyond the passed vehicle before shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
you can return to your lane.
or other objects. Avoid jerky or sud-
den maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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