GMC CHEVROLET Equinox 2021 Owner's Manual page 244

If equipped, the following driver assistance
features should be turned to alert or off
when towing a trailer:
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
If equipped with Lane Change Alert (LCA),
the LCA detection zones that extend back
from the side of the vehicle do not move
further back when a trailer is towed. Use
caution while changing lanes when towing a
trailer.
If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA), use caution while backing up when
towing a trailer, as the RCTA detection zones
that extend out from the back of the vehicle
do not move further back when a trailer is
towed.
Warning
To prevent serious injury or death from
carbon monoxide (CO), when towing a
trailer:
Do not drive with the liftgate, trunk/
hatch, or rear-most window open.
Warning (Continued)
Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.
Adjust the climate control system to a
setting that brings in only outside air.
See Climate Control Systems in the
Index.
For more information about carbon
monoxide, see Engine Exhaust 0 205.
Towing a trailer requires experience. The
combination of the vehicle and trailer is
longer and not as responsive as the vehicle
itself. Get used to the handling and braking
of the combination by driving on a level
road surface before driving on public roads.
The trailer structure, the tires, and the
brakes must be all be rated to carry the
intended cargo. Inadequate trailer
equipment can cause the combination to
operate in an unexpected or unsafe manner.
Before driving, inspect all trailer hitch parts
and attachments, safety chains, electrical
connectors, lamps, tires, and mirrors. See
Towing Equipment 0 247. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start the combination
(Continued)
moving and then manually apply the trailer
brake controller to check that the trailer
Driving and Operating
brakes work. During the trip, occasionally
check that the cargo and trailer are secure
and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are working.
Towing with a Stability Control System
When towing, the stability control system
might be heard. The system reacts to
vehicle movement caused by the trailer,
which mainly occurs during cornering. This is
normal when towing heavier trailers.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle
ahead as you would when driving without a
trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed when
towing a trailer. The combination of the
vehicle and trailer will not accelerate as
quickly and is much longer than the vehicle
alone. It is necessary to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before returning
to the lane. Pass on level roadways. Avoid
passing on hills if possible.
243