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:
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull up on the hood release handle. It is located inside the vehicle to the
left of the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and with hand palm side down, sl ...
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 ...
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park the vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
• Keep the v ...