Buick REGAL 1996 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 185)

Driving

with

Trailer

Following Distance

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Stay at least twice as far behind

the

vehicle ahead as you

Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This

to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel

can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking

handling and braking with the added weight of the and sudden turns.

trailer. And always keep

mind that

the

vehicle you are

driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as

Passing

responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when

Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal

(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the

lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.

electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and

then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure

Backing

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

secure, and that

the

lamps and any trailer brakes

are still working.

Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.

Then,

move the trailer to the left, just move that hand

to the

left.

To move the trailer

the right, move your

hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if

possible, have someone guide you.

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