GMC 2003 Envoy - Manual (Page 292)

Foltowmg Distance
Slay a1 ieas1 twice as tar l№hirid the vehicle ahead as
you would when drlvjn^ your vehicle without a trailer.
Thii can help you avoid stfuatione that raquiro
heavy hralring and sudden turns.
Passing
You'll need more passing distance up ahead when
you're lowing a trailer. Andn because you're a good deal
longer you'll r^eed to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hdid the bottom of the steering wheel with one iiand.
Then, lo move the trailer to the loltr just move that hend
to the left. To move the traifer to 1he righl, move your
hand
10 the right Always back up slowly end, it possible,
have somccinE guide you,
Making Turns
PJatice: Making very sharp turns whtle trailerfng
could cause the trailer to coma in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged, Avofd
making very sharp turns while tralleringH
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do Ihfs so your Ifflller won't sinke
soft shoulderSf curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudderr maneuvers. Signal well In
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on your irtsirument panel will flash whongvor
you sigrral a turn or lane changs^ Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps wllf also Hash, telling other drivers
you're about to rum. change lanes or stop.
When towjng a Irakler, the arrows on youf rnstrumenl
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think dnvers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not it's
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still workrng,
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