1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 104
1997 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Driving and change the weight on the hitch. Using trailer brakes Use electric brakes or manual, automatic, or surge-type hydraulic brakes that meet federal and local regulations. Install and adjust the brakes according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. Using safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the vehicle. To connect the chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach to the vehicle frame or hook retainers (not the bumper). Make sure there is enough slack to allow the vehicle to turn corners. Using trailer lamps See your local trailer dealer or rental agency for the proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. Do not hook the trailer lights directly into the vehicle's lighting system wiring. If the trailer lamps are not installed properly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may not work properly. 104