Driving your vehicle
7.
Shut off the vehicle and release the
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vehicle brakes but leave the parking Maintenance when trailer towing
CAUTION
brake set.
• Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
in hot days or during uphill driv-
ing. If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the A/C
and stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
• When towing check transaxle
fluid more frequently.
• If your vehicle is not equipped
with the air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan to
Your vehicle will need service more often
when
you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-
tion to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
system fluid. Brake condition is another
important item to frequently check. Each
item 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.
WARNING - Parking brake
It can be dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the parking brake is
not firmly set.
If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly.You
or others could be seriously or
fatally injured.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and
hitch. Follow
the
maintenance
improve
engine
performance
When you are ready to leave after parking
on a hill
1.
when towing a trailer.
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts
and bolts should be tight.
With the automatic transaxle in P
(Park), apply your brakes and hold the
brake pedal down while you:
•
•
•
Start your engine;
Shift into gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2.
3.
4.
Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
Stop and have someone pick up and
store the chocks.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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