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:
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in t ...
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine
Compartment Overview for the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid ...
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering
wheel with one hand. Then, to move
the trailer to the left, move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right.
Always b ...