Chevrolet 1993 Camaro Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 147)

Trailer Brakes

If your trailer weighs more than

1,000

pounds

(450

kg) loaded, then it needs its

own brakes

-

and they must be adequate.

Be sure to read and follow the instructions

for the trailer brakes

so

you’ll be able to

install, adjust and maintain them properly.

Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not

try to tap into your vehicle’s brake

system. If you do, both brake systems

won’t work well, or at all.

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

so

responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

Before you start, check the trailer hitch

and platform, safety chains, electrical

connector, lights, 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

lights 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.

Making

Turns

When you’re turning with

a

trailer, make

wider turns than normal.

Do

this

so

your

trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,

road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid

jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in

advance.

Turn Signals When Towing a 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 also

flash, telling other drivers you’re about to

turn, change lanes or stop.

When towing a trailer, the green arrows

Dn

your instrument panel will flash for

turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are

burned out. Thus, you may think drivers

behind you

are

seeing your signal when

they are not. It’s important to check

occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs

are still working.

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