1993 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 194

e Will you have to make any holes in the body of your adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for vehicle when you installa trailer hitch?If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when remove you the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. e The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for and the trailer brakesso you'll be able to install, adjust maintain them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amountof experience. Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight the of trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are so driving is nowa good deal longer and not nearly responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, and safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. to During your trip, check occasionally be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working. hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Safety Chains You should alwaysattach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.Cross the safety chains under the to tongue of the trailerso that the tongue will not drop the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be providedthe by hitch manufacturer or by trailer manufacturer. the Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave enough slack just so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs own brakes -- and they mustbe its 192