1995 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 171

Par: ng onHills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can beinjured, and both. your vehicle and trailer can be damaged. the But if you ever have to park yourrig 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. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and thenshift to Park (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on aHill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold pedal down the 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. 4. Stop and have someonepick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer. Seethe Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that areespecially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered inthis manual, andthe 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 that all hitch nuts and see bolts are tight. 4-36