Leaving after parking on a hill, Maintenance when trailer towing, Trailer wiring harness – CHEVROLET 2009 Suburban User Manual

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Leaving After Parking on a Hill

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you:

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 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.

Trailer Wiring Harness

The vehicle is equipped with the following wiring
harnesses for towing a trailer.

Basic Trailer Wiring

The trailer wiring harness, with a seven-pin connector,
is located at the rear of the vehicle and is tied to the
vehicle’s frame. The harness connector can be plugged
into a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector
available through your dealer/retailer.

The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer
circuits:

Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal

Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal

Brown: Taillamps

White: Ground

Light Green: Back-up Lamps

Red: Battery Feed*

Dark Blue: Trailer Brake*

*The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the
underhood electrical center, but the wires are not
connected. They should be connected by your
dealer/retailer or a qualified service center.

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