1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 184

Parking on Hills When You Are Readyto Leave After You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer Parking on aHill attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could startto move. People canbe injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be 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. 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. in place, release the 3. When the wheel chocks are 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking Your vehicle will need service more often when you're brake and shiftinto PARK (P). pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for mo 5 . Release the regular brakes. on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, andthe Index will help youfind them quickly.If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.