Parking on Hills
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 don’t shift into
PARK
(P)
yet, or into gear for a manual transmission.
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 to PARK (P), or REVERSE (R)
for a manual transmission.
5.
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:
Start your engine;
0
Shift into a gear; and
0
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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