1995 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 224

Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, want to get to know your rig. Acquaint you'll yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. Andalways keep in mind that thevehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle isby itself. Before you start, check the trailerhitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller hand to be sure the brakes are by working. This letsyou check your electrical connection at the same time. . During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the is secure, and load that thelights and any trailer brakesare still working. Following Distance Stay at least twice as farbehind the vehicle ahead asyou would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that requireheavy braking and suddenturns. Passing You'll need morepassing distance up aheadwhen you're towing a trailer. And, becauseyou're a good deal longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return toyour lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom the steeringwheel with one hand. Then, to move the of trailer to theleft, justmove that hand to theleft. To move the trailerto the right, move your hand to theright. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. 4-37