1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 175

Following Distance Stay at least twice far behind the vehicle aheadas you as would when driving your vehicle without trailer. This a can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lights will flash, telling other drivers also you're about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailerare burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they not. It's are important to check occasionally to be sure trailer the bulbs are still working. Passing You'll need more passing distance up ahead when you're towing a trailer. And, because you'rea good deal longer, you'll need togo much farther beyondthe passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with hand. one Then, to move the trailer the left, just move that hand to to the left. To move the trailerto the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to lower gear before you start a down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might haveto use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, use the highest gear possible. If you cannot maintain posted speeds, driving at lower a speed may help avoid overheating your engine and transaxle. Making Turns When you're turning with trailer, make wider turns a than normal.Do this so your trailer won'tstrike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.