1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 182

Driving with a limiler Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the openroad, you'll want to getto 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 vehicle youare driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, 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 besure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. A During your trip, check occasionally to If you have a rear-most be sure that the load is secure, and that window open and youpull a the lights and any trailer brakesare still trailer with your vehicle, carbon working. monoxide (CO) could come into Following Distance your vehicle. You can't see or Stay at least twice as far behind the smell CO. It can cause vehicle ahead asyou would when unconsciousness or death (see the driving your vehicle without a trailer. Index under Engine Exhaust). To maximize your safety when towing This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. a trailer: Have your exhaust system inspected Passing You'll need more passing distance up for leaks, and make necessary ahead when you're towing a trailer. repairs before starting on your trip. And, because you're a good deal longer, Keep the rear-most windows you'll need to go muchfarther beyond closed. the passed vehicle before can return you If exhaust does come into your to your lane. vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening, drive with your front, main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed. This will bring fresh, outsideair into your vehicle. Do not use RECIRC because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle. e e the S Index under C'ogort Controls. 181