Driving tips / Trailer towing 8-27 conditioner and stop the vehicle in the nearest safe location . For further instructions and additional information , refer to the following sections . – “ If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency ” F9-2 – “ Engine overheating ” F9-12 – “ Coolant temperature low indicator light / Coolant temperature high warning light ” F3-16 – “ AT OIL TEMP warning light ( CVT models )” F3-18 blocks absorb the load .
4 . Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake ; slowly release the regular brakes .
5 . Shift into 1st or reverse gear ( MT models ) or “ P ” position ( CVT models ) and shut off the engine .
. For CVT models , avoid using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot brake . That may cause the transmission fluid to overheat .
! Parking on a grade
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Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer when parking . Apply the parking brake firmly . You should not park on a hill or slope . If parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided , you should take the following steps :
1 . Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down .
2 . Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels .
3 . When the wheel blocks are in place , release the regular brakes slowly until the