Chevrolet Silverado: Trailer Towing / Parking on Hills
Warning
To prevent serious injury or death, always park your vehicle and trailer
on a level surface when possible.
When parking your vehicle and your trailer on a hill:
- Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the wheels
into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill.
- Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
- Gradually release the brake pedal to allow the chocks to absorb the load
of the trailer.
- Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park).
- Release the brake pedal.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
- Apply and hold the brake pedal.
- Start the engine.
- Shift into a gear.
- Release the parking brake.
- Let up on the brake pedal.
- Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
- Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Warning
You can lose control when towing a trailer if the correct equipment is
not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too
heavy or the trailer brakes are inadequate for the load, the vehicle may not stop
as expected...
Backing the Trailer into the Water
Warning
Have all passengers get out of the vehicle before backing onto the
sloped part of the ramp. Lower the driver and passenger side windows before
backing onto the ramp...
Other information:
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel
nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist...
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil.
Once a Month
Check the tire inflation pressures, including the spare. See Tire Pressure.
Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection.
Check the windshield washer fluid level...
Categories
Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children
or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys
in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.

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