Making Turns; Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer - Pontiac Grand Prix 2007 Owner's Manual

Making Turns

Notice: Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to come in
contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while
trailering.
When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers.
Signal well in advance.

Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer

When towing a trailer, the vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring.
Check with your dealer. The arrows on the
instrument panel will flash whenever signaling a
turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer
lamps will also flash, telling other drivers the vehicle
and trailer are about to turn, change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the
trailer are burned out. You may think drivers behind
you are seeing the turn signal when they are not.
It is important to check occasionally to be sure the
trailer bulbs are still working.
The vehicle has bulb warning lights. When a trailer
lighting system is plugged into the vehicle's lighting
system, its bulb warning lights may not indicate
if one of the lamps goes out. So, when a trailer
lighting system is plugged in, be sure to check the
vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be
sure they are all working. Once the trailer lamps
have been disconnected, the bulb warning lights
can once again indicate if one of the vehicle lamps
is out.
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