1994 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 129

0 The bumpers 00 your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. 0 If your vehicle has 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. Even if your vehicle doesn't have anti-lock brakes, don't tap into your vehicle's brake system if the trailer's brake system will use more than 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle's master cylinder. If it does, both braking systems won't work weii. You could even lose your brakes. Will the trailer brake parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure? If not, the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. 0 of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. Andalways keep in mind that thevehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and 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. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working. 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 if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. 0 If everything checks out this far, then make the brake fluid tap at the upper rear master cylinder port. But don't Foilowing Distance use copper tubing for this. If you do, it will bend and finally break off. Use Stay at least twice as far behind the Trailer Brakes steel brake tubing. vehicle.ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be Driving with a Trailer help you avoid situations that require sure to read and follow the instructions heavy braking and sudden turns. for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to Towing a trailer requires a certain amount install, adjust and maintain them properly. of experience. Before setting out for the And: open road, you'll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with feel the 0 127...