1994 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 131

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, an.$ both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if youever have to park your rig on a hill, here's how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into "P" (Park) yet. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. When You Are Ready to Maintenance When Trailer Leave After Parking on a Towing Hill Your vehicle will need service more often 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxie fluid (don't overfill) engine oil, drive 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 to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodica1,ly to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. , , 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear . of the chocks. 3. When the wheel chocks are 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 "P" (Park). 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. 5. Release the regular brakes. 129...