Maintenance When Trailer Towing

The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer.

See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Inspect these before and during the trip.

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

    See also:

    Shifting from Two-Wheel Drive High to Four-Wheel Drive High
    • Shifts between Two-Wheel Drive High and Four-Wheel Drive High can be made at any vehicle speed. • Shift the transfer case lever in one continuous motion into either the Four-Wheel Drive High or ...

    Torque Lock
    If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it di ...

    Windshield Replacement
    If the vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up display (HUD) system and the windshield needs to be replaced, get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD image may look out of focus. ...