1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 215

But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's how to do it: 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 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, 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. 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 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 while you: 0 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 0 0 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.