1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 185

Parking on Hills You really should notpark your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People canbe injured, and both your vehicle and trailer can the 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 P (Park) yet. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3.When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to P (Park). 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: S a t your engine; tr Shift into a gear; and 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're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule formore on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation 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 youstart your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 183