1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 197

I Backing Up Hold the bottomof the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Turn Signals WhenTowing a Trailer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn lane change. Properly or hooked up,the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, green arrows on your the instrument panel will flash for turns evenif the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you think drivers may behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. 1 Making Turns I I NOTICE: Making very snarp cause the trailer to vehicle. Your vehicle making very sharp turns while trailering could come contact with the in couldbe damaged. Avoid turns while trailering. When you're turning with a trailer, 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. Signal well in advance. Drivil Grades On Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear you start before down a long or steep downgrade. you don't shift If down, you might have to use your brakesmuch that so they wouldget hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, use the highest gear possible. If you cannot maintain posted speeds, driving at a lower speed may help avoid overheating your engine and transaxle.