1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 183

'Total Weight Your Vehicle's Tires on :Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper !limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label atthe rear edge of the driver's door or ;see "LoadingYour Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure GVW limit for your vehicle, :you don't go over the "including the weight of the trailer tongue. afety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under tongue the of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided the hitch by manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendationfor attaching safety chains and do not attach them the bumper. Always to leave just enough slackso you can turn with your rig. It's important to have correct hitch equipment. the drag .!Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roadsa are And, never allow safety chains to on the ground. few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are Trailer Brakes ;some rules to follow: Hoes your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for and follow the instructionsfor the trailer brakesso hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them try properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not hitch that does not attach to the bumper. to tap into your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both 0 Will you have to make any holes the body of your in brake systems won't work well, or at all. a vehicle when you install trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch.If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. 4-36