Safety Chains; Trailer Brakes; Trailer Wiring- Page 254

2021 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-

14637843) - 2021 - CRC - 12/9/20

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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285

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.

Trailer Wiring

The trailer wiring harness (if equipped), with
a 7-pin connector is located at the rear of
the vehicle, and it is tied to the vehicle's
frame.

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