1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 234

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, y&r riq could start t o move. People can be injured, and both your vel;icle and the trailer can be darnagecl. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's how to do it: L. 1. Apply your regular brakes, butdo not shift into PARK (P). 2. ILiave sonleone place chocks under the trailer whecls. Wzen You Are Ready to Leave A@r Parking on n Hill 3 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drivc slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 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 more on this. Things that are especially for important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Eachof 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. 4-4 1