
Towing a Trailer (cont'd)
CAUTION:
Before starting out, check the operation of the lights and all car/
trailer connections. After driving a short distance, stop and
recheck the lights and connections.
Reversing is difficult and requires practice. While backing-up,
the trailer may pivot off-course. To correct for this, grip the
bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left; or to the right to move the trailer to
the right. Turn the steering wheel a little at a time, and keep the
speed very low. Have someone guide you when backing.
To help prevent overheating of the brakes, shift into a lower
gear to make use of engine braking before descending steep or
long grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
Pay strict attention to the coolant temperature gauge when
going up hills. Because of the added load of the trailer, your car's
engine may overheat on hot days. Turning off the air conditioner
will reduce the load on the cooking system.
On cars equipped with automatic transmission.
— Do not hold the car stationary on an incline by using the
accelerator pedal; this can cause the transmission fluid to
overheat. Instead, use the handbrake or footbrake.
— When towing trailers, avoid high transmission fluid
temperatures (caused by the transmission frequently shifting
between 3rd and 4th gears) by driving in D
3
.
NOTE:
Be sure to check state and local laws concerning maximum speed or
other driving restrictions for cars towing trailers. If you are driving
across several states, check each state's requirements before
leaving home, because restrictions may vary.
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