Safety Chains; Trailer Brakes - Cadillac 1995 DeVille Owners Literature

It's important
to
have the correct 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:
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 t o k a l 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'? i n the Index). Dirt
a l ~ d
water can, too.
The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not
attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches t o them. Use o n l y a
frame-nwuntcd 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 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
thc hitch
manufacturer or by
the trai1c1-
manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendation for attaching safety chains
and do not attach
them
t o
the
bumper. Always 1e;we just enough
slack
so
VOLI
can turn with your rig.
U
And, never allow safety chains to
drag
OII
the ground.
Trailer Brakes
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