Chevrolet Captiva 2007, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-Other IO/GMSA-
9507207) - 2016 - crc - 9/22/15
224 Driving and Operating
4. Insert the hitch into the housing
and push up firmly until you
hear the knob snap into place
against the hitch.
5. Remove the key and install the
protective cover.
Check that the hitch is correctly
installed:
.
The red marking on the knob
points toward the white marking
on the hitch.
.
There is no gap between the
knob and the hitch.
. The hitch is seated firmly in the
housing.
.
The hitch must be locked and
the key removed.
Removing the Hitch
1. Pull the knob out and turn it
clockwise as far as it will go.
2. Pull the hitch downward out of
the coupling housing and store
it in a safe place.
3. Insert the plug in the housing.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer. 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 rig can turn. Never allow safety
chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
A loaded trailer that weighs more
than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to
have its own brake system that is
adequate for the weight of the
trailer. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for the trailer brakes
so they are installed, adjusted, and
maintained properly.