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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,
or into gear for
a
manual transmission.
Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
When the wheel chocks are
in
place, release the
regular brakes. Then apply your parking brakes
until the chocks absorb the load.
Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake and then shift to PARK(P) or REVERSE (R)
for a manual transmission.
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, belt, 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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