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.
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.
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
I NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the traile\
r
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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Seats ........................................................... 1-1
Controls ...................................................... 1-1
Easy Entry Seat (Suburban Second Seat)
............................ 1-7
Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Utility Model)
............................ 1-5
Folding Second Seat (Suburban) ................................. 1-13
Head Restraints
................................................ 1-6
ManualFrontSeats
............................................. 1-1
Power Lumbar Adjustment
....................................... 1-3
Powerseats ................................................... 1-2
Rear Folding Seat (2-Door Utility Model) ........................... 1-8
Rear Folding Seat (&Door Utility Model)
.......................... 1-10
Reclining Front Seatback
........................................ 1-3
Removable Rear (Third Seat (Suburban))
.......................... 1-15
SeatbackLatches
............................................... 1-4
Doing Your Own Service Work ................................... 6-1
Parts Identification Label
....................................... 6-74
Publications
................................................... 8-8
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations
...... 676,677, 6-78, 6-79
Service
Service Engine Soon Light
(See “Lights”)
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See “supplemental Inflatable Restraint
System (SIR)”)
Shift Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
Shifting Into Park (P)
............................................. 2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)
........................................... 2-28
Shock Absorbers
................................................ 6-44
Specifications Chart (See “Service - Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”) SpareTire
................................................. 5-26, 5-30
Speedometer and Odometer (See “Gages”)
Starting Your Engine (See “Engine-Starting”)
Steering
........................................................ 4-7
Column Shift Lever
............................................ 2-26
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-8
Tips
......................................................... 4-7
Step-BumperPad
................................................ 2-86
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-58
Sunvisors ..................................................... 2-55
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)
........................ 1-29
How the Air Bag System Works
.................................. 1-30
Servicing Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
.................... 1-32
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
........................... , ............ 6-38
Adding Equipment to
Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
.......... 1-33
T
Tachometer (See “Gages”)
Theft
.......................................................... 2-10
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-38
Tilt Wheel (Option)
.............................................. 2-39
Tires
........................................................... 6-54
Balancing (See “Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance”)
Chains
...................................................... 6-62
Flat (See “Changing a Flat Tire”)
Inspection and Rotation
.........................
Loading (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
.......... 6-56
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