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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
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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8-11
Bulletins, Ordering 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Soon Light 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle Control Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals, Ordering 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Identification Label 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Ordering 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ride Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stability Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Soon Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Clock 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Levers 2-29, 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle 2
-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into PARK (P) 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of PARK (P) 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIR 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spare Tire, Compact 5
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speaker Covers, Cleaning 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stability Sys Engaged Message 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Disabled Remove Key Message 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-9, 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Column Shift Lever 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Magnasteer4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Controls 3-13, 3-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage
Area, Front 2
-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compartments 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode Personalization 2-48, 2-94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System, Trunk 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank, Coolant 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .