1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 195

Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers the on the tongue and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under drop Certification labelat the rear edge of the driver's door orof the trailerso that the tongue will not to the road if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch. Instructions see "LoadingYour Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure about safety chains may be provided the hitch by you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight the trailer tongue. of manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendationfor attaching safety Hitches chains anddo not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slackso you can turn with your rig. It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. to Crosswinds, large trucks goingby and rough roads are a And, never allow safety chains drag on the ground. few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are Trailer Brakes some rulesto follow: Does your trailer haveits own brakes? 0 The rear bumper your vehicle is not intended on for Be sure to read and follow instructions for the trailer the hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.And because you have anti-lock brakes, hitch that does not attach the bumper. to do not try to tap into your vehicle's brake system.you If Will you have to make any holesthe body of your in do, both brake systems won't work well, at all. or vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? Ifdo, you later when you remove then besure to seal the holes the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your Dr i vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index).t and water can, too. 0 4-38