Safety
Chains
You
should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from
contacting 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. Never allow
safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
If
your trailer weighs more than
1,000
Ibs.
(450
kg)
loaded, then it needs its own brakes
-
and they must be
adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes
so
you’ll be able to install,
adjust
and
maintain them properly.
Because your vehicle may 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.
Dri+g
with
a
Trailer
.i
you
-
.--ve a rear-mos- Andow open
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you
pull
a trailer with your vehicle, carbon
monoxide
(CO) could come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell CO.
It
can cause
unconsciousness or death. See “Engine
Exhaust’’
in
the Index.
To
maximize your safety
when towing a trailer:
Have your exhaust system inspected for
leaks, and make necessary repairs before
starting on your trip.
Keep the rear-most windows closed.
If exhaust does come into your vehicle
through a window
in
the rear or another
opening, drive with your front, main
heating or cooling system on and with the
fan on any speed. This will bring fresh,
outside air into your vehicle.
Do
not use
the comfort control setting for maximum
air because
it
only recirculates the air
inside your vehicle. See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index.
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