Ready to leave after parking on
a hill
Maintenance when towing a
trailer
CAUTION
1.With
the shift lever to P (Park, for
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant
and cooling system fluid. Brake con-
dition is another important item to
frequently check. If you’re trailering,
it’s a good idea to review these items
remove your foot from the before you start your trip. Don’t forget
to also maintain your trailer and
hitch. Follow the maintenance sched-
ule 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.
To prevent vehicle damage:
automatic transaxle vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi-
cle), apply your brakes and hold
the brake pedal down while you:
•
Due to higher load during
trailer usage, overheating
might occur on hot days or
during uphill driving. If the
coolant gauge indicates over-
heating, switch off the air con-
ditioner and stop the vehicle
in a safe area to cool down the
engine.
•
Start your engine;
•
Shift into gear; and
•
Release the parking brake.
2.Slowly
brake pedal.
•
When towing check automatic
transaxle fluid more frequent-
ly.
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3.Drive
slowly until the trailer is clear
of the chocks.
and have someone pick up
and store the chocks.
4.Stop
• If your vehicle is not equipped
with an air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan
to improve engine perform-
ance when towing a trailer.
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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