1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 181
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amountexperience. of and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueBefore setting out the open road, you'll want to get for of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with feel of the if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch. Instructions handling and braking with the added weight the of about safety chains may be provided the hitch by trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety responsive as your vehicle by itself. is chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always Before you start, check the trailer hitch platform and leave just enough slackso you can turn with your rig. (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow instructions for the trailer the brakes so you'll be able install, adjust and maintain to During your trip, check occasionally be sure that to the them properly. And because you have anti-lock brakes, load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle's brake system. If you are still working. do, both systems won't work well. or at all. 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 same time. the 4-36