Towing equipment, Towing equipment -66, Step in driving – CHEVROLET 2011 Colorado User Manual
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Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
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Driving and Operating
Towing Equipment
Hitches
It is important to have the correct
hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large
trucks going by and rough roads are
a few reasons why the right hitch is
needed.
Weight-Distributing Hitches
and Weight Carrying Hitches
A step bumper hitch can be used for
trailers up to 907 kg (2,000 lbs) total
weight, and 90 kg (200 lbs) tongue
weight.
Notice: If a step-bumper hitch is
used, the bumper could be
damaged in sharp turns. Make
sure there is ample room when
turning to avoid contact between
the trailer and the bumper.
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.
Instructions about safety chains
may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer
manufacturer. For trailers up to
907 kg (2,000 lbs) safety chains
may be attached to the attaching
points on the bumper. For heavier
trailers, follow the trailer or hitch
manufacturer's recommendation for
attaching safety chains. 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.
Since the vehicle is equipped with
StabiliTrak
®
, the trailer cannot tap
into the vehicle's hydraulic brake
system.
Trailer Wiring Harness
The vehicle may be equipped with
a four‐pin trailer towing harness.
This harness has a four‐pin trailer
connector that is attached to a
bracket on the hitch platform. The
four‐wire harness contains the
following trailer circuits:
.
Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal
.
Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal
.
Brown: Taillamps/Park lamps
.
White: Ground