1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 201

Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requiresa certain amount of experience. Before setting out for open road, you'll want to get the to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicleyou are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle isby itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch platform and (and attachments), safety chains, electricalconnector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has 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 check your you electrical connectionat the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure the that load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working. Following Distance Stay at least twice far behind the vehicleahead as you as would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can helpyou avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You'll need mofe passing distance upahead when you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle beforeyou can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steeringwheel with one hand. Then, to movethe 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. 4-37