1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 198

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 be damaged. can But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's how to do it: 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 the chocks. of 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P) yet. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule more for on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle (don't overfill), fluid 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 review this information to before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes untilthe chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift PARK (P). to 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 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions.See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. while you: Start your engine; 4-36