1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 164

Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Hitches Safety Chains Be sure to read and follow the You should always attach chains It's important to have thecorrect hitch between your vehicle and your trailer. instructions for the trailer brakes so equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks Cross the safety chains under the tongue you'll be able to install, adjust and going by, and rough roads are a few of the trailer so that the tongue will not maintain them properly. And because reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: drop to the road if it becomes separated you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to Will you have to make any holes in the from the hitch. Instructions about safety tap into yourvehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work body of your vehicle when you install chains may be provided by the hitch well, or at all. manufacturer or by the trailer a trailer hitch? If you do, then besure manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch.If you don't sealthem, deadly recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack carbon monoxide (CO) from your rig. exhaust can get into your vehicle. (See so you can turn with your And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. the Index under Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust.) Dirt and watercan, too. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. 163