4-40 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.
6-62
Instrument Panel Fuse Block -- Driver's Side
Fuse Usage
WIPER Windshield Wiper Motor,
Washer Pump
TRUNK
REL/RADIO
AMPTrunk Release Relay/Motor,
Audio Amplifier/RFA
TURN LPS Turn Signal Lamps
PWR MIRROR Power MirrorsFuse Usage
AIR BAG Air Bags
BFC BATT Body Computer (BFC)
PCM ACC Power Control Module (PCM)
DR LOCK Door Lock Motors
IPC/BFC ACC Cluster, Body Computer (BFC)
STOP LPS Stop Lamps
HAZARD LPS Hazard Lamps
IPC/HVAC
BATTHVAC Head, Cluster,
Data Link Connector
Circuit Breaker Usage
PWR SEAT Power Seats
Relay Usage
TRUNK REL Trunk Relay
DR UNLOCK Door Unlock Relay
DR LOCK Door Lock Relay
DRIVER
DR UNLOCKDriver's Door Unlock Relay
6-64
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located
on the driver's side of the engine compartment, near
the battery.Maxifuses Usage
1 Ignition Switch
2 Right Electrical Center
-Fog
Lamps, Radio, Body Function
Control Module, Interior Lamps
3 Left Electrical Center
-Stop
Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body
Function Control Module, Cluster,
Climate Control System
4 Anti
-Lock Brakes
5 Ignition Switch
6 Not Used
7 Left Electrical Center
-Power
Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks,
Trunk Release, Audio Amplifier,
Remote Keyless Entry
8 Cooling Fan #1
