Safety Chains; Trailer Brakes; Driving and Operating- Page 244

2020 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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02-Seats and Restraints_en_US
04-Instruments and Controls_en_US
08-Driving and Operating_en_US
Driving and Operating
09-Vehicle Care_en_US
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

13527524) - 2020 - CRC - 9/5/19

Driving and Operating

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Weight-Distributing Hitch
Adjustment

A weight-distributing hitch may be
useful with some trailers.

1. Front of Vehicle
2. Body to Ground Distance

When using a weight-distributing
hitch, measure the front fender
height above the front axle
distance (2) before and after
connecting the trailer. Adjust the
spring bars until the front fender
height distance (2) is approximately
half way between the first and
second measurements.

Tires

.

Do not tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire on the
vehicle.

.

Tires must be properly inflated to
support loads while towing a
trailer. See

Tires

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for

instructions on proper tire
inflation.

Safety Chains

Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer, and attach
the chains to the holes on the trailer
hitch platform. Instructions about
safety chains may be provided by
the hitch manufacturer or by the
trailer manufacturer.

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. Always leave just enough
slack so the combination can turn.
Never allow safety chains to drag on
the ground.

Trailer Brakes

Loaded trailers over 450 kg
(1,000 lb) must be equipped with
brake systems and with brakes for
each axle. Trailer braking equipment
conforming to Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) requirement
CAN3-D313, or its equivalent, is
recommended.

State or local regulations may
require trailers to have their own
braking system if the loaded weight
of the trailer exceeds certain
minimums that can vary from state
to state.

Read and follow the instructions for
the trailer brakes so they are
installed, adjusted, and maintained
properly.

Never attempt to tap into your
vehicle's hydraulic brake system.
If you do, both the vehicle anti-lock
brakes and the trailer brakes may
not function, which could result in a
crash.

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