1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 231

It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here aresome rules to follow: Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be suret o k a l the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don't seal them?deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from yourexhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide'? i n the Index). Dirt a l ~ water can, too. d The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or otherbumper-type hitches t o them. Use o n l y a frame-nwuntcd hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road it becomes separated from the hitch. if Instructions aboutsafety chains may be provided by thc hitch manufacturer orby the trai1c1-manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them t o the bumper. Always 1e;we just enough slack so VOLIcan turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag OII the ground. U Trailer Brakes 4-38