Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you will 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 all trailer hitch parts 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 will need more passing distance up ahead when you
are towing a trailer. And, because you are a good deal
longer, you will 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 are turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer will not strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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Fuses Usage
1 Trunk, Door Locks
2 Electronic Level Control
3 Rear Wiper
4 Radio, DVD Player
5 Interior Lamps
6 OnStar
®
7 Keyless Entry Module
8Cluster, Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning
9 Cruise Switch
10 Steering Wheel Illumination
11 Power Mirror
12 Stoplamp, Turn Lamps
13 Heated Seats
14 Blank
15 Electronic Level Control
16 Heated Mirror
17Center High-Mounted Stoplamp,
Back-up Lamps
18 Blank
Fuses Usage
19 Canister Vent Solenoid
20 Park Lamps
21 Power Sliding Door
22 Blank
23 Blank
24 Left Power Sliding Door
25 Right Power Sliding Door
Relays Usage
26 Blank
27 Blank
28 Park Lamps, Taillamps
29 Retained Accessory Power
30 Rear Defog
PLR Fuse Puller
Circuit
BreakersUsage
31 Power Seats
32 Power Window
5-101
Locks (cont.)
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-49
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-60
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-44
Manual Rear Quarter Windows.........................2-26
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual, Using..................................................... ii
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-43
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-44
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-43
MP3 .............................................................3-98
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-17
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.....................................................3-102
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-31
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
O
Odometer......................................................3-36
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-36
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-47
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-16
Older Children, Restraints................................1-42
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-17
8
OnStar®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-47
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-51
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-30
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-22
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44
Heated Mirrors............................................2-44
Power Mirrors.............................................2-43
Overhead Console..................................2-56, 2-57
Overhead Console Switchbank..........................3-21
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-25
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-96
Park Aid........................................................2-44
Park Brake....................................................2-38
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-38
Shifting Out of............................................2-40Parking
Assist........................................................2-44
Over Things That Burn.................................2-40
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-38
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-32
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-85
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-Key
®III ................................................2-29
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-29
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.........................................5-99
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current.................3-23
Rear Quarter Windows.................................2-26
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-32
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Sliding Door................................................2-16
Steering Fluid.............................................5-31
Windows....................................................2-25
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-16
Navigation System.......................................7-17
OnStar.......................................................7-17
Radio Frequency Identi cation.......................7-17
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-13
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