1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Following DistanceStay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as youwould when driving your vehicle without a trailer. Thiscan help you avoid situations that require heavy brakingand sudden turns.PassingYou’ll need more passing distance up ahead whenyou’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deallonger, you’ll need to go much farther beyond thepassed vehicle before you can return to your lane.Backing UpHold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that handto the left. To move the trailer to the right, move yourhand to the right. Always back up slowly and, ifpossible, have someone guide you.Making TurnsNOTICE:Making very sharp turns while trailering couldcause the trailer to come in contact with thevehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoidmaking very sharp turns while trailering.When you’re turning with a trailer, make widerturns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’tstrike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or otherobjects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal wellin advance.