1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 188

Hitches Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle It's important to have correct hitch equipment. the Crosswinds, large trucks going and rough roads are a and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue by to few reasonswhy you'll needthe right hitch. Hereare of the trailerso that.the tongue will not drop the road if it becomes separated from hitch. Instructions the some rulesto follow: about safety chains may be provided hitch by the Will you have to make any holes the body of your in manufacturer or by trailer manufacturer. Follow the the If vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? you do, manufacturer's recommendationfor attaching safety then be sure seal the holes laterwhen you remove to chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always the hitch.If you don'tseal them,, deadly carbon leave just enough slackso you canturn with your rig. monoxide (CO)from your exhaustcan get into your And, never allow safety chains to drag ground. on the vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide".inthe Index). Dirt and watercan, too. ' Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have own brakes? Be sure to read its and follow the instructions the trailer brakesso for you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do try not to tap into your vehicle's brake system. do, both If you brake systems won't work well, or all. at The bumpers on your vehicle not intendedfor ate or hitches. Do not attach rental hitches other bumper-type hitchesto them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. 4-35