2009 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 183

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4) Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 5) Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1) Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you do the following: 1. Start your engine. 2. Shift into a gear. 3. 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 someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid, engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you are trailering, it is a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 4-25