But
if
you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do it:
1.
Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK
(P)
yet, or into gear for a manual
transmission. When parking uphill, turn your wheels
away from the curb. When parking downhill, turn
your wheels into the curb.
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 apply your
parking brake, and then shift into PARK
(P),
or
REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission.
5.
If
you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with an
automatic transfer case, be sure the transfer case
is
in a drive gear-not in NEUTRAL.
6.
Release the regular brakes.
When
You
Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on
a Hill
1.
Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
0
start your engine,
0
shift into a gear, and
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
Part
A:
Scheduled Maintenance
Services
on
page
6-4
for more on this. Things that are
especially important in trailer operation are automatic
transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, axle
lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system. 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.
release the parking brake.
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