Parking on Hills
c
You
really should not park
your
vehicle,
with
a trailer attached, on a hill.
If
something goes wrong, your rig could start
to
move. People can be
injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But
if
you ever have
to
park your rig
on
a
hill,
here’s how to
do
it:
1.
Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK
(P).
2.
Have someone place chocks under
the
trailer wheels.
3.
When the wheel chocks are
in
place, release the regular brakes until
the chocks absorb the load.
4.
Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into PARK (P) firmly and apply
5.
Release the regular brakes.
your parking brake.
When
You
Are Ready
to
Leave Afier Parking
on
a
Hill
1.
Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while
you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Be sure the parking brake has released.
2.
Let up
on
the brake pedal.
3.
Drive
slowly
until
the trailer is clear
of
the chocks.
4.
Stop and have someone pick
up
and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer
Towing
Your vehicle
will
need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule
for
more on this. Things that are especially
important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each
of
these is covered
in
this manual, and the Index will help you find them
quickly.
If
you’re trailering, it’s
a
good
idea to review these sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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