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Parking on Hills
{ CAUTION
Parking the vehicle on a hill with
the trailer attached can be
dangerous. If something goes
wrong, the rig could start to move.
People can be injured, and both
the vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged. When possible, always
park the rig on a flat surface.
If parking the rig on a hill:
1. Press the brake pedal, but do
not shift into P (Park) yet for
vehicles with an automatic
transmission, or into gear for
vehicles with a manual
transmission. Turn the wheels
into the curb if facing downhill or
into traffic if facing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks
under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in
place, release the brake pedal
until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the brake pedal.
Then apply the parking brake and
shift into P (Park) for vehicles
with an automatic transmission or
into gear for vehicles with a
manual transmission.
5. Release the brake pedal.
Leaving After Parking on
a Hill
The vehicle has a Hill Start Assist
feature, which may be useful
when stopped on a grade. See
Braking on page 4-3 for more
information.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal
while you:
• start the 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.
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