Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD 2022 Manual page 235

234 Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
Do not drive with the liftgate, trunk/
hatch, or rear-most window open.
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 0 240. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start the combination
moving and then manually apply the trailer
brake controller to check the trailer brakes
work. During the trip, occasionally check
that the cargo and trailer are secure and
that the lamps and any trailer brakes are
working.
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.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with
one hand. To move the trailer to the left,
move that hand to the left. To move the
trailer to the right, move that hand to the
right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Caution
Turn more slowly and make wider arcs
when towing a trailer to prevent damage
to your vehicle. Making very sharp turns
could cause the trailer to contact the
vehicle.
Make wider turns than normal when towing,
so trailer will not go over soft shoulders,
over curbs, or strike road signs, trees,
or other objects. Always signal turns well in
advance. Do not steer or brake suddenly.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The turn signal indicators on the gauge
cluster flash whenever signaling a turn or
lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer
lamps also flash, telling other drivers the
vehicle is turning, changing lanes,
or stopping. When towing a trailer, the
arrows on the gauge cluster flash for turns
even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out.
Check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.