1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 192

Following Distance stay at least twice as far behnd-the vehicle ahead-as YOU would when driving your vehicle without a trai1e.r. This Can help y.ou avoid situations that require heavy braking a ~ sudden turns. d M.aking Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turnswhile traileririg could cause the trailer to come contact with the in vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid 1nakin.g verysharp turns while trailering. ~~~~~ ~~~~ You'll need more passing distance-upahead when you're tawing a trailer. .And,.because you're a good deal lmgei-,. you'11. need to go much farther beyond the passed,.vehicle, before. you.can rexurn tp your larrc. Backing Up Hold the.battom of the -steeringw'heel with- nand. one Then, to move the-tr.ai1e.rto the left, just m Q ~that hmd e to the left. To. move the trailer tf the-right,move your o hmd.t.0 she right. Always back up d-owly if possible, haveSorneone ,guide ycau. Wkfm 'Y6u're turning with .a trauer, 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 sudden maneuvers. S,ignal well in advance. 4-55