1994 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 187

When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking ona Hill 1. Apply your regularbrakes and hold the pedal down while you: 0 0 0 Trailer Hitching Procedure Using Weight a Distributing (Equalizing) Hitch (Recommendedfor loaded trailers weighing 3,000 lbs. to 7,000 lbs.) Your vehicle is equipped withan Electronic Level up Control (ELC) feature.. When hooking a trailer using a weight distributing hitch, always use the following procedure: 0 Place the vehicle on a level surface without the trailer hitched. With the ignition and all doors off closed, allow the vehicle to level automatically. 0 Disable the ElectronicLevel Control (ELC)by pulling MAXI@ LEVEL CNTRL (30 amp) from fuse the underhood electrical center located in the engine compartment. 0 Attach the trailer to the vehicle. The trailer tongue should weigh 12% of the total loaded. trailer weight. 0 Level the vehicle with the load leveling spring bars (equalizers). 0 Leave thefuse out whiletowing your trailer. Startyourengine; 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. 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, belts, 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 to these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch and bolts are nuts tight. 185