Driving and Operating 183
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Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good
judgment and an understanding of what the
vehicle can and cannot do.
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Warning
Many hills are simply too steep for any
vehicle. Driving up hills can cause the
vehicle to stall. Driving down hills can
cause loss of control. Driving across hills
can cause a rollover. You could be injured
or killed. Do not drive on steep hills.
Before driving on a hill, assess the
steepness, traction, and obstructions. If the
terrain ahead cannot be seen, get out of the
vehicle and walk the hill before driving
further.
When driving on hills:
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Use a low gear and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel.
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Maintain a slow speed.
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When possible, drive straight up or down
the hill.
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Slow down when approaching the top of
the hill.
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Use headlamps even during the day to
make the vehicle more visible.
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Warning
Driving to the top of a hill at high speed
can cause a crash. There could be a
drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even
another vehicle. You could be seriously
injured or killed. As you near the top of a
hill, slow down and stay alert.
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Never go downhill forward or backward
with the transmission in N (Neutral). The
brakes could overheat and you could lose
control.
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When driving down a hill, keep the
vehicle headed straight down. Use a low
gear because the engine will work with
the brakes to slow the vehicle and help
keep the vehicle under control.
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Warning
Heavy braking when going down a hill
can cause your brakes to overheat and
fade. This could cause loss of control and
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you or others could be injured or killed.
Apply the brakes lightly when descending
a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle
speed under control.
If the vehicle stalls on a hill:
1. Apply the brakes to stop the vehicle, and
then apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into P (Park) and then restart the
engine.
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If driving uphill when the vehicle
stalls, shift to R (Reverse), release the
parking brake, and back
straight down.
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Never try to turn the vehicle around.
If the hill is steep enough to stall the
vehicle, it is steep enough to cause it
to roll over.
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If you cannot make it up the hill,
back straight down the hill.
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Never back down a hill in N (Neutral)
using only the brake. The vehicle can
roll backward quickly and you could
lose control.
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