1993 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 201

Driving witha Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You'll need. more passing distance ahead when up Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal feel . to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the of longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. handling and braking. with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are Backing Up so driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly responsive as your vehicle by itself. is Hold the bottomof the steering wheel with one hand. to Then, to move the trailer the left,just move that hand Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, to the left.To mo.ve the trailerto the right, move your safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric biakes, start hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if you. possible, have someone guide your yehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the- brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection Making Turns at the same time. When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.Do this so your trailer won't strike soft be During your trip, check occasionally to sure that the load is secure, and that the Lights.and any trailer brakes shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in are .still working. advance. Following Distance Stay at least twice far behind the vehicle ahead as you as .a would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green flash whenever arrows on your instrument panel will . andsuddenturris. you signal aturn or lane change. Properly hooked up, Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer 199