Working on the vehicle

WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the electronic parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

    See also:

    Permissible trailer loads and drawbarnoseweights
    Weight specifications The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the combined weight of the trailer together with the cargo and equipment loaded on the trailer. Permissible gross weight: 7500 lb (3402 kg) ...

    Transmission positions
    Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the parki ...

    Preparing the vehicle
    Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level ground. Switch on the hazard warning lamps. Firmly depress the parking brake. Bring the front wheels ...