1995 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 180

nailer Hitching Procedure UsingA Weight Distributing (Equalizing) Hitch 3,000 lbs. (Recommended for loaded trailers weighing to 7,000 Attach the trailerto the vehicle. The trailer tongue should weigh 12% the total loaded trailer weight. of Level the vehicle with the load leveling spring bars Leave the fuse out while towing your trailer. Using a weight distributing hitch without disabling the Electronic Level Control (ELC) system may defeat the Once you have completed towing your trailer, be sure to purpose of the weight distributing hitch. Also, your rear reinstall the Electronic Level Control (ELC) fuse. tires may become overloaded. weight distributing A In Addition hitch should spread the load to all axles. use a If you weight distributing hitch, always disable the ELC by 0 Use two friction sway controls if your trailer over is following,theproper steps. 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg) loaded weight, and/or over is 24 ft. (7.3 m) long. Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Level Control (ELC) feature. When hooking up a trailer using Use at least one fi-iction sway control if your trailer is a weight distributing hitch, always use the following over 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) loaded weight, and consider procedure: using one for trailers under 2,000 lbs. (900 kg.) 0 Place the vehicle on a level surface without the 0 Trailers that weigh more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) off, trailer hitched. With the ignition and all doors should be equipped with trailer brakes. closed, allow the vehicle level automatically. to Surge brakes work with most weight distributing 0 Disable the Electronic Level Control (ELC) by hitches as long as all the equipment is properly pulling the LEVEL CTRL fuse'#9 AMP) from (30 installed. Check with hitch manufacturerfor the the underhood electrical center located on the advice and installation instructions. passenger side wheel housing in the engine If a trailer is over 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg), adjust the compartment. Remove the cover gain access. to vehicle rear tire pressure 35 psi (240kPa) (cold to tire pressure). * 4-34 ; . . . - . . .