1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 203

Parking on Hills 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 be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have topark your rig on a hill, here's how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking ona Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; 0 0 Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. manual transmission. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks arein place, release the regular brakes.Then apply your parking brakes until the chocks absorbthe load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking 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, belt, 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 to review these sections beforeyou start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. brake and then shift to PARK(P) or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. 5. Release the regular brakes. 4-39