Buick 1994 Skylark Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 174)

Will you have to

make

any holes in the body of your

vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do,

then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove

the hitch. If you don’t’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.

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 the

bumper.

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 if it becomes separated from the hitch.

Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the

hitch manufacturer

by the trailer manufacturer.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for

attaching safety chains. 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

trailer requires a certain amount of experience.

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

to 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 is now a good deal longer and not nearly

responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

Before

you

start, check the trailer hitch and platform,

safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and

mirror adjustment. If 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

be sure that the

load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes

are still working.

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