1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 236

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a 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 everhave to park your rig on a hill, here's how to do it: Shift into a gear; and a Be sure the parking brake has released. 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. 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 importantin trailer operation areautomatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil,belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea toreview these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into PARK (P). 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorbthe load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes.Then shift into PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brake. 5. Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operatingconditions. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Start your engine; 4-38