Owner`s manual

Hitches
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:
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The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for
hitches.
Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to
it. Use only a frame-mounted
hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
Will you have to make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install a trader 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.
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.
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