1993 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 196

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, withtrailer a attached, ona 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 hill, here's a how to do it: 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 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into "P7' (Park) yet. 2. Have someone place chocks underthe trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocksare 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" 5. Release the regular brakes. Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear the chocks. of 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 this manual, and the Index in 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. 194