1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 193

When.you tow a tixiilkr, y-our vehicle ha.s to'haveextra wiring :and a-heavy-duty turn signal flasher.(included in the-optional trailering package). The arrows-onyour instrument panel will flash whenever.you signal a turn 01- change, Properly 1-me. hooked .up, the &&lalamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to :turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a:txailer, the. arrows. on yourhstrument panel will flash for turm even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you axe seeing your signal when they arenot. ICs important to check.occasionally to.be sure-the trider bulbs are. still working. If you have an.aut~~atic-transm~ssion,should use you DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in DRIVE @) when towing a . trail& will M z e :heat:buiidup and merid the life af y.our transmissioil. Qr, if you have, a-manu-ai transmission, it's better not to use FIFTH (S), just drive in FOURTH (4) (or, as you need to, a lower gew). Driving On .Grades Reduce speed and shiftlo dower. ge.ar.,befure you start dawn B long -orsteep downgrade. If-youdo-n'tshift down, you might have to use your brakes w m u c h that they would get hot and no longer work weIl. 4-56