1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 179

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with trailer a attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle andthe 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. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer 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 Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 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 thenshift toPARK (P). 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. 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 importantin trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and theIndex will help you find them quickly.If you're trailering,it's a good idea to review these sections before youstart your trip. 5. Release the regular brakes. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 4-36