1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 207

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could startto move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and trailer can be damaged. the But if you ever have to park your rig on a here's hill, how to do it: 0 0 Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on thebrake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer clear of the chocks. is 4. Stop and have someonepick up and store the chocks. 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don'tshift into PARK (P) yet, or into gear formanual transmission. a 2. Have someone placechocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocksare in place, releasethe regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes, Then apply your parking brake, and then shift PARK (P) for an to automatic transmission, or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. 5. Release the regular brakes. 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 transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drive belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. of these is covered Each in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good to review idea this information before you start your trip. Check periodically to that all hitch nuts and bolts see are tight. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking ona Hill 1. Apply your regular brakesand hold the pedal down while you: 0 Start your engine; Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. "Engine Overheating" See in the Index. 4-38