1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 191

Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.Cross the safetychains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will notdrop 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 recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Will the trailer brake parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure? If not, the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. If everything checks out this far, thenmake the brake fluid tapat the upper rear master cylinder port. But don't usecopper tubing for this. If you do, it will bend and break off. steel brake tubing. Use Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount experience. of Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with feel of the Trailer Brakes handling and braking with the added weightof the Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a gooddeal longer and not nearly as follow the instructions for the trailer brakes you'll be so responsive as your vehicleis by itself. able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, do nottry to tap (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, into your vehicle'sbrake system. If you do, both lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. the trailer has If brake systems won't work well,or at all. electric brakes,start your vehicleand trailer moving and Even if your vehicle doesn'thave anti-lock brakes, then apply the trailer brake controller hand to be sure by don't tap into your vehicle's brake system if the brakes are working. This lets you check your the trailer's brake system will use more than electrical connection at the same time. 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle's During yourtrip, check occasionally to be sure that the master cylinder. If it does, both braking systems load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes won't work well.You could even lose your brakes. are still working.