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• Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock to prevent the coupler from inadver- • Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops. speed. • When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your Always block the wheels on both vehicle CAUTION If you move the shift lever to the P 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer 3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the 4. Apply the parking brake. 5. Shift the transmission into P (Park). 6. Make sure the 4WD shift indicator light (if so equipped) indicates the transfer case 7. Turn off the engine. To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 3. Shift the transmission into gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks. 6. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. • While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may • If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, see “If your vehicle • Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances. • Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle's first 500 miles (805 km). • For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 Technical and consumer information 10-37 |