
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting
out for the open road, you’ll want to get
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 vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive
as your vehicle is by itself.
Before
you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
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 you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead 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 before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of 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.
Making Turns
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
I NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
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. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuel .................
Fuel Gage .............
Fuel. Filling Your Tank . .
Fuel. In Foreign Countries
Fuse Block. Inside Vehicle
Fuse Block. Under Hood
.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
......................... 6-4
......................... 6-4
........................ 6-53
........................ 6-54
....................... 6-52
Gages
Y Engine Coolant Temperature ................... 2-64
Fuel
....................................... 2-67
Gasolines for Cleaner
Air ......................... 6-3
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
GearPositions
................................. 2-14
Glass, Cleaning
................................ 6-45
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ............... 2-30
Headlamp. Wiring
.............................. 6-54
Headlamps
.................................... 2-37
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-29
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
Heating
........................................ 3-3
Heritage Pages
................................... 111
High Beam Lamps. How to Change ................ 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-20
...
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-20
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
HoodProp
..................................... 6-7
Hood Release ................................... 6-6
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
Adding Fluid
................................ 6-20
Checking Fluid
.............................. 6-20
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-16
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-28
Ignition Key Positions
............................ 2-8
Ignition Switch
.................................. 2-8
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-42
Inside Vehicle Fuse Block
........................ 6-53
Inspections Brakesystem
............................... 7-42
Manual Transaxle
............................ 7-42
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-42
Steering. Suspension and Frt-Whl-Drive Axle Boot and
Seal
...................................... 7-42
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-56
Instrument Panel Clusters
........................ 2-58
Gagecluster ................................ 2-59
Standard Cluster
............................. 2-58
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
................. 2-38
Instrument
Panel. Cleaning ....................... 6-45
Exhaust
Systems
............................. 7-42
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-42
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tachometer .................................. 2-60
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-3 1
Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-59
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-13
Theft
.......................................... 2-6
Theft Deterrent. Passlock
.......................... 2-7
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third
(3). 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle ............. 2- 17
Third Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2- 19
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-28
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-5
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-41
Tire Inspection and Rotation
...................... 6-35
TireLoading
................................... 4-28
Tires
.................................... 5-20. 6-33
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-39
BuyingNew
................................ 6-37
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-20
Compact Spare .............................. 5-27
Inflation .................................... 6-34
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-35
Temperature
................................ 6-39
Traction
.................................... 6-38
Treadwear
.................................. 6-38
Uniform Quality Grading
...................... 6-38
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-36
Wheel Replacement
......................... 6-40
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-36 Top
Strap
..................................... 1-35
TorqueLock ................................... 2-24
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5.25. 6.55
Towing
a Trailer ........................... 4.30. 4.36
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Towing. Front ................................... 5-9
Towing. Rear .................................. 5-11
Towing. Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-26
Trailer
Brakes
.................................... 4-33
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-35
DrivingWitha
.............................. 4-34
Hitches
.................................... 4-33
Maintenance When Towing
a ................... 4-36
Parking on Hills
............................. 4-35
Safety Chains
............................... 4-33
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
............. 4-33
Towinga
.............................. 4-30. 4-36
Turn Signals
................................ 4-35
Weightof
................................... 4-32
Trailer Tongue. Weight
of ........................ 4-32
Transaxle Fluid
Checking
.............................. 6-16. 6.19
Manual
.................................... 6-19
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-60
Trunk Release. Remote
........................... 2-5
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............. 2-29
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-28
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-35
9-10