Maintenance When Trailer; Engine Cooling When Trailer; Trailer Towing- Page 240

2020 Buick enclave Owner Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

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02-Seats and Restraints_en_US
04-Instruments and Controls_en_US
08-Driving and Operating_en_US
Driving and Operating
09-Vehicle Care_en_US
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

13527524) - 2020 - CRC - 9/5/19

Driving and Operating

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When parking your vehicle and your
trailer on a hill:

1. 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.

2. Have someone place chocks

under the trailer wheels.

3. When the wheel chocks are in

place, gradually release the
brake pedal to allow the chocks
to absorb the load of the trailer.

4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then

apply the parking brake and
shift into P (Park).

5. Release the brake pedal.

Leaving After Parking on a Hill

1. Apply and hold the brake

pedal.

.

Start the engine.

.

Shift into a gear.

.

Release the parking brake.

2. Let up on the brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is

clear of the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick

up and store the chocks.

Maintenance When Trailer
Towing

The vehicle needs service more
often when used to tow trailers. See

Maintenance Schedule

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329

. It is

especially important to check the
engine oil, axle lubricant, belts,
cooling system, and brake system
before and during each trip.

Check periodically that all nuts and
bolts on the trailer hitch are tight.

Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing

The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See

Engine Overheating

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263

.

Trailer Towing

Caution

Towing a trailer improperly can
damage the vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer
correctly, follow the directions in
this section and see your dealer
for important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle.

Trailer Weight

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Warning

Never exceed the towing capacity
for your vehicle.

Safe trailering requires monitoring
the weight, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature,
dimensions of the front of the trailer,
and how frequently the vehicle is
used to tow a trailer.

Detailed Information for 2020 Buick enclave Owner Manual

Lists of information found in 2020 Buick enclave Owner Manual - Page 240

  • 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet.
  • 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
  • 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, gradually release the brake pedal to allow the chocks to absorb the load of the trailer.
  • 4. Reapply the brake pedal.
  • 5. Release the brake pedal.
  • 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
  • 2. Let up on the brake pedal.
  • 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
  • 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.