Driving and Operating; Pulling the Trailer from the Water; Maintenance when Trailer Towing- Page 223

2022 Chevrolet colorado Owner Manual

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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
Vehicle Care
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Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

15274222) - 2022 - CRC - 3/12/21

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Driving and Operating

Warning (Continued)

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If the boat launch surface is slippery,
have the driver remain in the vehicle
with the brake pedal applied while the
boat is being launched. The boat
launch can be especially slippery at
low tide when part of the ramp was
previously submerged at high tide. Do
not back onto the ramp to launch the
boat if you are not sure the vehicle
can maintain traction.

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Do not move the vehicle if someone is
in the path of the trailer. Some parts
of the trailer might be underwater and
not visible to people who are assisting
in launching the boat.

Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before
backing the trailer into the water to prevent
damage to the electrical circuits on the
trailer. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after removing the trailer from the water.
If the trailer has electric brakes that can
function when the trailer is submerged, it
might help to leave the electrical trailer
connector attached to maintain trailer brake
functionality while on the boat ramp.

To back the trailer into the water:

1. If equipped, place the vehicle in

four-wheel-drive high.

2. Slowly back down the boat ramp until

the boat is floating, but no further than
necessary.

3. Press and hold the brake pedal, but do

not shift into P (Park) yet.

4. Have someone place chocks under the

front wheels of the vehicle.

5. Gradually release the brake pedal to

allow the chocks to absorb the load of
the trailer.

6. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the

parking brake and shift into P (Park).

7. Release the brake pedal.

Pulling the Trailer from the Water

To pull the trailer of the water:

1. Press and hold the brake pedals.
2. Start the engine and shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Let up on the brake pedal.
5. Drive slowly until the tires are clear of

the chocks.

6. Stop and have someone pick up and

store the chocks.

7. Slowly pull the trailer from the water.
8. Once the vehicle and trailer have been

driven from the sloped part of the boat
ramp, the vehicle can be shifted from
four-wheel-drive high. Shift into the drive
mode that is appropriate for the road
conditions.

Caution

If the vehicle tires begin to spin and the
vehicle begins to slide toward the water,
remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and apply the brake pedal. Seek
help to have the vehicle towed up
the ramp.

Maintenance when Trailer Towing

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

Maintenance

Schedule

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It is especially important to

check the automatic transmission fluid,
engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling
system, and brake system before and during
each trip.

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

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  • 1. If equipped, place the vehicle in four-wheel-drive high.
  • 2. Slowly back down the boat ramp until the boat is floating, but no further than necessary.
  • 3. Press and hold the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet.
  • 4. Have someone place chocks under the front wheels of the vehicle.
  • 5. Gradually release the brake pedal to allow the chocks to absorb the load of the trailer.
  • 6. Reapply the brake pedal.
  • 7. Release the brake pedal.
  • 1. Press and hold the brake pedals.
  • 2. Start the engine and shift into gear.
  • 3. Release the parking brake.
  • 4. Let up on the brake pedal.
  • 5. Drive slowly until the tires are clear of the chocks.
  • 6. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
  • 7. Slowly pull the trailer from the water.
  • 8. Once the vehicle and trailer have been driven from the sloped part of the boat ramp, the vehicle can be shifted from four-wheel-drive high.