1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 192

Following Distance Stay at least twiceas far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle withouttrailer. This a can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact the with vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you're turning with trailer, make wider turns a than normal.Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees other objects. or Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Passing You'll need more passing distance up ahead when you're towinga trailer. And, because you're good deal a longer, you'll need to much farther beyond the go passed vehicle before can return to your lane. you Backing Up Hold the bottom the steering wheel with one hand. of Then, to move the trailer to left, just the move that hand to to the left.To move the trailer the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. 4-36