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 up.
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
conditioning will reduce the load on the cooling 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 parking brake or foot brake.
When towing a trailer, avoid high transmission fluid
temperatures (caused by the transmission frequently shifting
between 3rd and 4th gears) by driving in D3.
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.