1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 185

Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer I NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come contact with the in vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp 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. Avoidjerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or 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 lanesor stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burnedout. Thus, you may think drivers 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. 4-38