5.
If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the
transfer case is in a drive gear
-
not in NEUTRAL.
6.
Release the regular brakes.
Is
It
can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully
in
PARK (P) with
the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle
can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You
or
others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move,
even when you’re on fairly level ground, use
the steps that follow.
Always put the shift lever fully
in
PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set.
If
the transfer case on four-wheel drive
vehicles is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will
be free to roll, even
if
your shift lever is in
PARK (P).
So,
be sure the transfer case is
in
a
drive gear
--
not in NEUTRAL.
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,
shift into a gear, and
release the parking brake.
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 transmission fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, 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.
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