1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 196

0 Will the trailer brake parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 P a ) of pressure? If not, thetrailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. If everything checks out far, then make the brake this fluid tap at upper rear master cylinder port. But the don't use copper tubing this. If you do, will for it bend and breakoff. Use steel brake tubing. Following Distance Stay at least twice far behind the vehicle ahead you as as would when driving your vehicle without trailer. This a can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. 0 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 go much farther beyond to the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amountexperience. of Before setting out the open road, you'll want get for to to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with feel of the Backing Up handling and braking with added weightof the the trailer. And always keepin mind that the vehicle you are Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with hand. one driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand just responsive as your vehicle is by itself. to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform possible, have someone guide you. (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.the trailer has If electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working. I 4-34