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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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK
(P) yet.
Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake, and then shift to PARK
(P).
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;
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 transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, 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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