1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 199

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, yourrig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rigon a hill, here's how to do it: brakes, but don't shift into 1. Apply your regular PARK (P) yet. Then turn your wheelsinto the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. 2. Have someone place chocks under thetrailer wheels. 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 Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly untilthe trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. 3. When the wheelchocks are in place, release the regular brakesuntil the chocks absorb the load. brakes. Then apply your parking 4. Reapply the regular brake and then shift PARK (P). to 5 . Release the regular brakes. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will needservice more often when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedulefor more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each these is covered in of 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 yourtrip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 4-36