Safety Chains; Trailer Brakes; Trailer Wiring Harness- Page 265

2006 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems
Features and Controls
Instrument Panel
Service and Appearance Care
background image

Hitches

It is important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are
a few reasons why you will need the right hitch. Here
are some rules to follow:

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 trailer hitch? If
you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when
you remove the hitch. If you do not seal them,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust
can get into your vehicle. See

Engine Exhaust

on page 2-31

. Dirt and water can also enter

the vehicle.

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.

Trailer Brakes

Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read
and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you will
be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.

Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into
your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both brake
systems will not work well, or at all.

Trailer Wiring Harness

All of the electrical circuits required for your trailer
lighting system can be accessed at the driver’s side rear
lamp connector. This connector is located under the
carpet on the rear corner of the trunk compartment.

4-39

Detailed Information for 2006 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual

Lists of information found in 2006 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - Page 265

  • The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches.
  • Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2006 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - Page 265

  • 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?
  • And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes?

Related Documents for 2006 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual