1993 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 229

I . . I I -A . . The trailer tongue should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer (A) weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be ableto get themright simply by moving some items around in the trailer. 3. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sureyour vehicle's tires are inflated to thelimit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver's door (or see Index under "TireLoading"). Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle. Hitches It's important tohave the correcthitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads area few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: 0 Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?If you do, then be sure toseal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaustcan get into your vehicle (see Index under "CarbonMonoxide"). Dirt and water can, too. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intendedfor hitches. Do not attach rentalhitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. 215