1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 246

Hitches Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are aand your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not to the road drop few reasons why you'll need right hitch. Here are the if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions some rules to follow: about safety chains may be provided by the hitch 0 The rear bumper on your vehicle not intended for is manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the or hitches. Do not attach rental hitches other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach themthe bumper. Always to hitch thatdoes not attach to bumper. the leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. 0 If you'll be pulling atrailer that, when loaded, will And, never allow safety chains drag on the ground. to 2,000 lbs. (900 kg), be sureto use a weigh more than Trailer Brakes properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is Because you have anti-lock brakes, don't try to tap into very important for proper vehicle loading and good your vehicle's hydraulic brake system. If you do, both handling when you're driving. brake systems won't work well, orall. If you tow at 0 Will you have to make any holes the body of your more than 1000 lbs. (450 kg), use trailer brakes. Be sure in to follow the instructions that come with the trailer or vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, from brake manufacturer. then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don't them, deadly carbon seal Be sureto read and followthe instructions for the trailer monoxide (CO)from your exhaust can get into your brakes so you'll be ableto maintain them properly. vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and watercan, too. 4-35