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Trailer towing
! Parking on a grade
S08AL0504
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 blocks absorb the load .
4 . Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake ; slowly release the regular brakes .
5 . Shift into “ P ” position and shut off the engine .