2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

Making TurnsNOTICE:Making very sharp turns while trailering couldcause the trailer to come in contact with thevehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoidmaking very sharp turns while trailering.When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turnsthan normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike softshoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal wellin advance.Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerWhen you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need adifferent turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Checkwith your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panelwill 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 lanesor stop.When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrumentpanel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailerare burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind youare seeing your signal when they are not. It’s importantto check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs arestill working.Driving On GradesReduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you startdown a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shiftdown, you might have to use your brakes so much thatthey would get hot and no longer work well.On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce yourspeed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce thepossibility of engine and transmission overheating.4-37