1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 248
1998 Cadillac DeVille Manual
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Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with hand. one Then, to move the trailer to the just move that hand left, to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to theright. Always backup slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Tbrn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your Cadillac dealer. green arrowson your The instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hookedup, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash turns evenif the bulbs on for the trailer are burned out. Thus, you think drivers may 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. Making arris NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could damaged. Avoid be making very sharp turns while trailering. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift so much that than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft down, you might have to use your brakes no longerworkwell. shoulders,curbs,roadsigns,trees or otherobjects.theywouldgethotand Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers.Signal well On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your in advance. speed to around45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. 4-37