Buick 2005 LaCrosse User Manual download pdf (Page 272)

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires

Be sure the vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit

for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the

Tire-Loading Information label. See Loading Your

Vehicle on page 4-29. Be sure not to go over the GVW

limit for the vehicle, or the GAWR, including the

weight of the trailer tongue. If a weight distribution hitch

is used, make sure not to go over the rear axle limit

before applying the weight distribution spring bars.

Hitches

It is important to have the correct hitch equipment.

Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are

a few reasons why the right hitch is needed. Here

are some rules to follow:

• The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for

hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other

bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted

hitch that does not attach to the bumper.

• If holes need to be made in the body of the vehicle to

install a trailer hitch, then be sure to seal the holes

later when the hitch is removed. If the holes are not

sealed, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from the

exhaust can get into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust

on page 2-30. Dirt and water can, too.

Safety Chains

Chains should always be attached between the vehicle

and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the

tongue 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 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 so the rig can be turned.

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

Trailer Brakes

Because the vehicle has anti-lock brakes, do not try to

tap into the vehicle’s brake system. If that is done,

both brake systems will not 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, get to know the 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 is now a good deal longer and not

nearly as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.

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