When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedaldown while you:• start your 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 ofthe chocks.4. Stop and have someone pick up and storethe chocks.Maintenance When Trailer TowingYour vehicle will need service more often when you’repulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance onpage 6-4 for more information. Things that are especiallyimportant in trailer operation are automatic transmissionfluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drivebelt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these iscovered in this manual, and the Index will help youfind them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea toreview this information before you start your trip.Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and boltsare tight.Engine Cooling When Trailer TowingYour cooling system may temporarily overheat duringsevere operating conditions. See Engine Overheatingon page 5-27.4-59
