Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires experience.
Get familiar with handling and braking with the added trailer weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
During the trip, check regularly to be sure that the load is secure, and the lamps and trailer brakes are working properly.
See also:
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a
long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might
have to be used so much that they would get hot and ...
Roadside Assistance Program
In the U.S. call 1-800-252-1112.
In Canada call 1-800-268-6800.
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you
are automatically enrolled in th ...
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, some audio
functions can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
They include the following:
(OnStar®/Mute): If your
vehicle has OnStar,
press this button to i ...