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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 and do not attach them 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

Does your trailer have its own brakes?

Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer

brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain

them properly. And because you have anti

-lock brakes,

do not try to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If you

do, both 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

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 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 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 to be sure that the

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

are still working.

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Oldsmobile 1999 Cutlass User Manual Page 180