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 vehicie
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.
See “Four-wheel Drive (Automatic Transfer
Case)” in the Index.
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,
0
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, belt(s), 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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