1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 193

Driving On GradesReduce speed andshift t0.a lower gearbefore you start down a long or steep downgrade. you don't shift If down, you might have to your brakesso much that use they would get hotand no longerwork well, On a long uphill grade, the highest gear possible. .use If you carnot maintain posted .speed$, drivinga at lower speed may help avoid overheating your engine and, transaxle. 2 , When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking-ona Hi11 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the down pedal while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. Parking onHills. E 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3: Drive slowly until the trailer is clear the chocks. of 4. .Stop and have someone pick and store the chocks. up You really shouldnot park your vehicle, with trailer a attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could startto move. People can be injured, and both. YOW vehicle and the trailer can bedamaged. Maintenance When Trailer Towing