GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 240)

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Bef(jr-e setting nul tor Itia open road, you'lf want to gel
to know your ng Acquaint youraetf with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mmd that the vehicle you are
driving Is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itseH.
Before you siarti check ihe trailer hileh and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, eisctricat connector,
lamps, hres and mirror adjustmenl. If the trailer has
electhc brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
1hon apply the traitor brake controllsr by hand to be
sure the brakes are working This lets you check your
electrical connection at thg same time.
During your trip, check accasionally to be sure ttial Ihe
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes ana stilt working.
Following Distance
stay at least twice as t^r behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that requjne
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
Voull need more passing distance up ahead whon
you're towir>g a trailer. And, because you To a good deal
longer, you'll need to go much ladher beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your |зпо.
Backing Up
Hotd the bottom of Ihe steerirrg v^heel wilh one hand.
Then, to move tha trailer to the left, just meve lhal hand
to the left. To move the iraHer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and,
if
possible,
have зоп^еог^е guide you.
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