Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should be crossed and should be attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chains to permit turning corners.
See also:
Precautions on seat belt usage
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well
back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your
chances of being injured or killed in an accident
...
Terms
It is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:
- Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional eq ...
Luggage hooks (if so equipped)
Luggage hooks (if so equipped)
- Always make sure that the luggage
is properly secured. Use the suitable
ropes and hooks.
- Unsecured luggage can become
dangerous in an accident or sudde ...