1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
Weight of the Trailer ’lneueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer 1s an importantweight to measure because it affects the total capacityweight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes thecurb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry init, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. Andif you tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue loadfrom your vehicle’s capacity weight because yourvehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “LoadingYour Vehicle” in the Index for more information aboutyour vehicle’s maximum load capacity.If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailertongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loadedtrailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributinghitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent ofthe total loaded trailer weight (B).After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer andthen the tongue, separately, to see if the weights areproper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them righsimply by moving some items around the in trailer.Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upperlimit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on theTire-Loading Information label at the rear edge of thedriver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in theIndex. Then be sure you don’t go over GVW the limitfor your vehicle, including the weight of thetrailer tongue.B4-33
HitchesIt’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are afew reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here aresome rules to follow:0 The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended forhitches. Do not attach rental hitches or otherbumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mountedhitch that does not attach to the bumper.e Will you have to make any holes in the body of yourvehicle when you install a trader hitch? If you do, then besure to seal the holes later when you remove the If hitch.you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) fromyour exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “CarbonMonoxide” in the Index). Dirt and water can, too.Safety ChainsYou should always attach chains between your vehicleand your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueof the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the roadif it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructionsabout safety chains may be provided by the hitchmanufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow themanufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safetychains and do not attach them to the bumper. Alwaysleave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.4-34
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Weight of the Trailer ’lneueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer 1s an importantweight to measure because it affects the total capacityweight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes thecurb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry init, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. Andif you tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue loadfrom your vehicle’s capacity weight because yourvehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “LoadingYour Vehicle” in the Index for more information aboutyour vehicle’s maximum load capacity.If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailertongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loadedtrailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributinghitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent ofthe total loaded trailer weight (B).After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer andthen the tongue, separately, to see if the weights areproper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them righsimply by moving some items around the in trailer.Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upperlimit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on theTire-Loading Information label at the rear edge of thedriver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in theIndex. Then be sure you don’t go over GVW the limitfor your vehicle, including the weight of thetrailer tongue.B4-33
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