Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, 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.
See also:
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges c ...
StabiliTrak® System
The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
► To turn off both t ...
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated
spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so
check its inflation pressure regularly.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should ...