1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 233

Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount experience. of You should always attach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated fromthe hitch. Instructions handling and braking with the added weight of the about safety chainsmay be provided by the hitch trailer. And always keepin mind that the vehicle you are driving isnow a good deal longer and nearly as not manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the is manufacturer's recommendation for attachingsafety responsive as your vehicle by itself. chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always Before you start, checkthe trailer hitch and platform leave just enoughslack so you can turn with your rig. (and attachments), safety chains, electricalconnector, And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has Trailer Brakes 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. electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controllerby hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connectionat the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the any load is secure, andthat the lamps and trailer brakes are still working. 4-37