Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
See also:
Convenience Net
This vehicle may have a convenience net located in the rear of the vehicle.
Attach it to the cargo tie—downs for storing small loads.
Do not use the net to store heavy loads. ...
Trailer Towing
(Except CTS-V and
Coupe)
Before pulling a trailer, there are
three important considerations that
have to do with weight:
- The weight of the trailer.
- The weight of the trailer tongue.
- The total weight on the vehicl ...
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. It might be dif ...