1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 219

When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill I , Apply your r e g ~ ~ lbrakes and lwld the pedal down ar while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear: and Release the parking brake. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service nlore often when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important i n trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engineo i l . ~ ~ xlubricant, belt, cooling system le and brakc adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manurd. and the Index will help you find then] quickly. I f you're trailering. it's a good idea t o review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically t o see that a l l hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. 4-54