Buick 1997 Riviera Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 199)

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Safety Chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle

and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue

of the trailer

that the tongue will not drop to the road

it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions

about safety chains may be provided by the hitch

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

you can turn with your rig.

And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read

and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes

you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them

properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try

to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both

brake systems won’t work well, or at all.

Driving with a Trailer

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.

Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get

know

your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of

handling and braking with the added weight of the

trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you

are

driving

now

good deal longer and not nearly as

responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform

(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,

lamps, tires and rnirror adjustment.

the trailer has

electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and

then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure

the brakes are working. This lets you check your

electrical connection at the same time.

During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the

load is secure, and that the

lamps

and any trailer brakes

are

still working.

Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind

the

vehicle ahead as you

would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This

can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking

and sudden turns.

Passing

You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when

you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal

longer, you’ll need to

much farther beyond the

passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.

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