Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 197

Making Turns
NOTICE:
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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 you're
turning
with a t r a i l e r , make wider turns than
normal. Do
this
so your trailer won't
strike
soft
shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
'Ibm Signals When Towing a Trailer
When
you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different t u r n
signal flasher andor extra wiring. Check
with your Pontiac dealer. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to
turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing
a
trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing
your
signal when
they
are
not.
It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
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