Trailer Towing; Maintenance When Trailer; Engine Cooling When Trailer- Page 252

2012 Buick verano Owner Manual

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In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Driving and Operating

3. When the wheel chocks are in

place, release the brake pedal
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

while you:

1.1. Start the engine.

1.2. Shift into a gear.

1.3. 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 pulling a trailer. See this
manual's Maintenance Schedule or
Index for more information. 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.

Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing

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

Engine Overheating

on page 10

16

.

Trailer Towing

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

.

The weight of the trailer.

.

The weight of the trailer tongue.

.

The total weight on your
vehicle's tires.

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

It should never weigh more than
454 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that
can be too heavy.

It depends on how the rig is used.
For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature, and
how much the vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. It can
depend on any special equipment
on the vehicle, and the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
See

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

later in this section for more
information.

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  • 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load.
  • 4. Reapply the brake pedal.
  • 5. Release the brake pedal.
  • 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: 1.
  • 1. Start the engine.
  • 1.2.
  • 1.3.
  • 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.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2012 Buick verano Owner Manual - Page 252

  • See Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 16 . Trailer Towing Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer. . The weight of the trailer tongue. . The total weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be?

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