1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 195

Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be s u e your vehicle's tiresare inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification labelat the rear edge the driver's door or of see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over theGVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight the trailer tongue. of . A B Hitches It's importantto 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: 0 If you're using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight(B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue should weigh 12 percent of (A) the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to if the weights are see proper. I they aren't, you may be able to get them right f simply by moving some items around in the trailer. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. 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 trailer hitch?you do, If 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" the Index).Dirt in and water can, too. 0