1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 178

trailer brake controller hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets by you check your electricql connection at the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes still working. are Following Distance Stay atleast twice as far behind the vehicle ahead you would when as driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking apd sudden turns. Passing You'll need more passing distance up ahead when you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then,move the to trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the just right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.this Do so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn lane change. Properly hooked up, or the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you're to turn, about change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash €or turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned Thus, you may think out. drivers behindyou are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. 4-42