1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 202

Hitches It's importantto have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going and rough roadsare a by few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: 0 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongu of the trailerso that the tongue will not to theroad drop if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch. Instructions . Will you have to make any holes in the body of yourabout safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trgler manufacturer. Follow the vehicle when you hstall a trailer hitch? you do, If then be sure to seal the holes later when you removemanufacturer's recommendationfor attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon leave just enough slackso you can turn with your rig. monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your And, never allow safety chains drag on the ground. to vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" the Index). Dr in it (_,.,.. !. 5 and water can, too. -. , .>:. 1 ' I . . a The bumperson your vehicle are not intended for hitches. D o not attach rental hitchesr other o bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Trailer Brakes ,)-*: . ., L,. t ., Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions the trailer brakes for so you'll be able to install, adjust maintain and them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do try to tap into not your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, at all. or