Safety Chains; Trailer Brakes; Trailer Turn Signals - Cadillac 2008 CTS Owner's Manual

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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 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.
Do not attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always leave just enough slack so
you can turn with your rig. And,
never allow safety chains to drag
on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

Trailer brakes of adequate size are
required on trailers of more than
450 kilograms (1,000 lb.) loaded
weight.
Because your vehicle has the
Stabilitrak System, do not tap into
the vehicle's hydraulic brake
system. Otherwise, both systems
may not work well. You could even
lose your brakes.
Read and follow all instructions
that come with the trailer brakes.
Section 3

Trailer Turn Signals

NOTICE
Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer
to come into contact with your
vehicle. To avoid vehicle
damage, do not make very
sharp turns while trailering.
When you tow a trailer, your
vehicle may need extra wiring. See
your dealer.
When towing a trailer, the arrows
on your instrument cluster will
flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. You may
think drivers behind you are seeing
your signal, when actually they are
not. It is important that you check
occasionally to be sure that the
trailer bulbs are still working.
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