1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 220

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, ona hill. If something goes wrong, your rig injured, and both could start to move. People can be your vehicle and trailer can be damaged. the But if you ever have to park your rig a hill, here's on how to do it: into 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift PARK (P). 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 Be sure the parking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. are 3. When the wheel chocks in place, release the 4. Stop and have someone pickup and store the chocks. regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer. the Maintenance Schedule more See for on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and Index the 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. PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brake. 5. Release the regular brakes. 4-37