1995 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 198

Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before settingout for theopen road, you'll want to get to know your Acquaint yourself rig. with thefeel of handling and braking with the added weightthe trailer. of And always keepin mind that the vehicle you are driving now a good is deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle isitself. by Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirroradjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to besure the brakes are working. This lets you check yourelectrical connection at the same time. During your trip, check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes arestill working. Following Distance Stay at least twice as farbehind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without trailer. This can help you avoidsituations that a require heavy braking and sudden turns. 4-44