1997 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 190

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. something goes wrong, your rig If could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer canbe damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes,but don't shift into PARK (P) yet. Then turn your wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. 2. Have someone place chocksunder the trailer wheels. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill I . Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; 0 0 Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 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. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakesuntil the chocks absorb the load. 4. Re-apply the regular brakes. Thenapply your parking brake and then shift toPARK (P). 5 . Release thereguIar brakes. 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 trailer in operation are automatictransmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, 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 periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.