1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 218

I' Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trail attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your could start to move. People can be injured,and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. park your rig on a hill, here' But if you ever have to how to do it: +: . When You Are Read,ytu Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: 0 0 s .I, \:;',: ~ Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P) yet. :,!:j$i\ 2.. Let up on the brake pedal. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. i 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. ,.I, 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Tuwing Your vehicle will need servicemore often whenyou're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedulefor more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer oDeration are automatic transaxle fluid(don't overfill), engine oil, 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 to review these sections before you start your trip. I brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 1 . 8 . . I ...'2. .' 1 ' . 8 ' .' .' 1 ...' ... . -...I ... - - ,, 1 * .;, ' .,., , Check periodically to see ~ aall hitch l nuts and bolts are tight..., 4-36 + ...I, . .' - 8 .