1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 172

Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the limit for coldtires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification labelat the rear edge of the driver's door Certificationnire label at the edgeof the driver's door orsee "Tire Loading" inthe Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle. Hitches It's important to have thecorrect hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch, Here are some rules to follow: 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to thebumper. If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), be sure to use a Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the properly mounted, weight-distributing safety chains under the tongue of the hitch and sway control of the proper trailer so that the tongue will not drop to size. Thisequipment is very important the road if it becomes separated from the for proper vehicle loading and good hitch. Instructions about safety chains handling when you.'re driving, may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer Will you have to make any holes in manufacturer. Follow the manufact6,rer's the body of your vehicle when you recommendation for attaching safety install a trailerhitch? If you do, then chains. Always leave just enough dack so be sure to seal the holes later when you can turn with your rig. And, never you remove the hitch. If you don't allow safety chains to dragon the ground. 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. 171 ...