Trailer Towing (Except eAssist); Driving and Operating; Parking on Hills- Page 223

2016 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

9159288) - 2016 - CRC - 10/5/15

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Driving and Operating

vehicle may show signs similar to
engine overheating. To avoid this,
let the engine run while parked,
preferably on level ground, with the
automatic transmission in P (Park)
for a few minutes before turning the
engine off. If the overheat warning
comes on, see

Engine

Overheating

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Parking on Hills

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Warning

Parking the vehicle on a hill with
the trailer attached can be
dangerous. If something goes
wrong, the rig could start to move.
People can be injured, and both
the vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged. When possible, always
park the rig on a flat surface.

If parking the rig 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, release the regular
brakes until the chocks absorb
the load.

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.

2. Start the engine.

3. Shift into a gear.

4. Release the parking brake.

5. Let up on the brake pedal.

6. Drive slowly until the trailer is

clear of the chocks.

7. Stop and have someone pick

up and store the chocks.

Maintenance when Trailer
Towing

The vehicle needs service more
often when pulling a trailer. See

Maintenance Schedule

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Things that are especially important
in trailer operation are automatic
transmission fluid, engine oil, axle
lubricant, belts, cooling system, and
brake system. It is a good idea to
inspect these before and during
the trip.

Check periodically to see that all
hitch nuts and bolts are tight.

Trailer Towing (Except
eAssist)

Before pulling a trailer, three
important considerations have to do
with weight:

.

Weight of the trailer.

.

Weight of the trailer tongue.

.

Total weight on your vehicle's
tires.

Detailed Information for 2016 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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  • 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, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
  • 4. Reapply the brake pedal.
  • 5. Release the brake pedal.
  • 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
  • 2. Start the engine.
  • 3. Shift into a gear.
  • 4. Release the parking brake.
  • 5. Let up on the brake pedal.
  • 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
  • 7. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.