1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 197

Making n r n s NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash turns even if the bulbs on for the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they not. are It's important to check occasionally be sure the trailer to bulbs are still working. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear you start before down along or steep downgrade.If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakesmuch that so they would get hot and no longer work well. When you're turning with a trailer, make wider than turns normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. Thrn Signals When Towinga Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasherandor extra wiring. Check with your Chevrolet dealer. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop. If you are towing a trailer, you may prefer to drive in DRIVE (D) insteadof AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (or, as you need a lowergear). to, (a) 4-35