4-38 Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
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 is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You'll need more passing distance up ahead when
you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal
longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
6-68
Relays Usage
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PUSHER FAN Pusher Fan (Export Only)
L POSITION
RELAY MICRODriver's Side Position Lamp
R POSITION
RELAY MICROPassenger's Side Position Lamp
IGN 3 RELAY
MICROHeated Seat Modules, Air Inlet
Motor, Shifter Assembly
STANDING
LAMP RLY
MICROControl for Position Lamp RelaysRelays Usage
TRK DR REL
SOL RELAY
MICROTrunk Release Motor
REV LAMP
RELAY MICROISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),
License Plate Lamp Assembly
Minifuses Usage
L FRT HTD
SEAT MODDriver's Heated Seat Module
MEM/ADAPT
SEATDriver's Power Seat Switch,
Memory Seat Module
TRUNK DR
RELEASETrunk Release Motor
REVERSE
LAMPISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),
License Plate Lamp Assembly
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POSITION
LAMPTaillamp Assemblies, Front
Position Lamp Assemblies
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AUDIO Radio, OnStar Module
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Minifuses Usage
INTERIOR
LAMPHush Panel Lamps, Puddle
Lamps, Overhead Courtesy
Lamp Assembly
PSGR DR MOD Right Front Passenger
Door Module
RIM RIM (Rear Integration Module),
Ignition Switch, Key Lock
Cylinder
REAR
FOG LAMPRear Fog Lamps (Export Only)
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NAV TV Tuner Assembly (Export
Only), VICS (Vehicle Information
Communication System) ModuleMinifuses Usage
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POWER
SOUNDERPower Sounder, Inclination Sensor
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TRUNK LAMP Trunk Lamp
FUEL
PUMP MTRFuel Pump Motor
AFTERBOIL Afterboil Heater Pump
R FRT HTD
SEAT MODPassenger's Side Heated
Seat Module
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SIR SDM (Sensing Diagnostic
Module)
RIM ISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),
Power Sounder, RIM, Passive
Trunk Release Sensor
CANISTER
VENTCanister Vent Solenoid
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