Driving tips
Following distance
Backing up
Turn signals when towing a trailer
Stay at least twice as far behind the The trailer will go in the opposite When you tow a trailer, your vehicle
vehicle ahead as you would when direction of the rear of your vehicle has to have a different turn signal
driving your vehicle without a trailer. when backing up.This is very difficult flasher and extra wiring. The green
This can help you avoid situations for an inexperienced trailer driver to arrows on your instrument panel will
that require heavy braking and sud- get used to. To help you avoid mis- flash whenever you signal a turn or
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den turns.
takes, hold the bottom of the steering lane change. Properly connected,
wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer lights will also flash to alert
the trailer to the left, just hold the other drivers you’re about to turn,
steering wheel firmly and move your change lanes, or stop.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance hand to the left.To move the trailer to
up ahead when you’re towing a trail- the right, move your hand to the
er. And, because you’re a good deal right. Always back up slowly and, if
longer, you’ll need to go much farther possible, have someone guide you.
beyond the passed vehicle before
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
reqularly to be sure the trailer bulbs
are still working.You must also check
the lights every time you disconnect
and then reconnect the wires.
you can return to your lane.
Making turns
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 sud-
den maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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