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Towing a Trailer

Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Backing Up
When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page 210 ), Always drive slowly and have
driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are someone guide you when backing up.
following: trailer maker. Grip the bottom of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the left
The vehicle has been properly Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting to get the trailer to move to the left,
serviced, and the tires, brakes, Crosswinds and air turbulence andturnthe wheel right tomove the
suspension, cooling system, and caused by passing trucks can disrupt trailer to the right.
lights are in good operating your steering and cause trailer to
condition. sway. When being passed by a large Parking
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and Follow all normal precautions when
All weights and loads are within steer straight ahead. Do not try to parking, including firmly setting the
limits (see pages 173 and 174 ). make quick steering or braking parking brake and putting the Driving
corrections. transmission in Park (automatic) or
Thehitch,safetychains, and any in 1st or reverse (manual). Also,
other attachments are secure. place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires.
All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shift
while you drive.

The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.

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