’
A
CAUTION:
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.
If
you have four-wheel drive and your transfer
case
is
in
NEUTRAL
(N),
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
(N).
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 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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