1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 195

Total Weighton Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated to the upper are limit for cold tires. You'llfind these numberson the Tire-Loading Informationlabel (found insidethe trunk lid) or see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight the trailer tongue. of Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under tongue the of the trailer so that the tongue will not to the road drop if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided the hitch by manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slackso you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag the ground. on Hitches It's importantto have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going and rough roads by are a few reasons why you'll need right hitch. Here are the some rulesto follow: The rear bumper on your vehicle not intended is for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to Use only a frame-mounted it. hitch that does not attach the bumper. to 0 Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have own brakes? Be sure to its read and followthe instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll beable to install, adjust and maintain them properly. 0 Will you have to make any holesin the body of your vehicle when youinstall a trailer hitch? you do, If then be sureto seal 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 "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,do not try to tap into your vehicle's brake system. you do, both If brake systems won't work well, or all. at Even if your vehicle doesn't have anti-lock brakes, don't tapinto your vehicle's brake system if the trailer's brake system will use more than cubic 0.02 inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle's master cylinder. If it does, both braking systems won't work well. You could evenlose your brakes. 0