Trailer Wiring Harness; Following Distance; Driving with a Trailer- Page 319

2007 Buick Lucerne User Manual

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Trailer Wiring Harness

All of the electrical circuits required for your trailer
lighting system can be accessed at the driver’s
side rear lamp connector. This connector is located
under the carpet on the rear corner of the trunk
compartment.

Driving with a Trailer

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of
experience. Before setting out for the open road,
you will 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 as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, 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 lamps 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 will need more passing distance up ahead
when you are towing a trailer. And, because
the vehicle is a good deal longer, you will need to
go much farther beyond the passed vehicle
before you can return to your lane.

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