Parking on Hills
Shift into a gear; and
a
Be sure the parking brake has released.
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
5.
Release the regular brakes.
PARK
(P)
firmly and apply your parking brake.
When
You
Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on
a
Hill
1.
Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine;
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.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See “Engine Overheating”
in
the Index.
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