Driving and operating 9-77 – GMC 2012 Sierra User Manual

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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/15/11

Driving and Operating

9-77

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. If the vehicle is four-wheel-drive,

be sure the transfer case is in a
drive gear and not in N (Neutral).

6. Release the brake pedal.

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WARNING

It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle
can roll.

If the engine has been left
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when on fairly
level ground, use the steps that
follow.

Always put the shift lever fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set.

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WARNING (Continued)

If the transfer case on a
four-wheel-drive vehicle is in
N (Neutral), the vehicle will be
free to roll, even if the shift lever
is in P (Park). Be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear — not in
N (Neutral).

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.

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