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DRIVING TIPS
D Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine
may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 30_C [85_F])
when going up a long or steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately
turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the
road and stop in a safe spot. See "If your vehicle overheats" on
page 196 of this manual.
D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put the
transmission in "P". Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer, but
if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the following:
1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into "P" and turn off the engine.
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When restarting out after parking on a slope:
1. With the transmission in "P" position, start the engine. Be sure
to keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift into the "3", "2", "L" or "R" position.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back
away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
CAUTION
D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing speed
limit, whichever is lower. Because instability (swaying) of
a towing vehicle−trailer combination usually increases as
the speed increases, exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may cause
loss of control.
D Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long
downhill grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
D Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
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