Use common sense and remember that
some hills are too steep for you to climb.
Choose carefully which hills you attempt to
climb. Avoid hills with slippery surfaces or
ones where you will not be able to see far
enough ahead of you.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle can overturn more easily on
extremely steep hills than on level surfaces
or small hills.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate your vehicle on hills too
steep for it or your abilities. Never operate
vehicles on hills steeper than 15°.
Do not drive across the face of a hill. Go
straight up the hill.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting
large hills.
Before climbing the hill, first be sure you are
operating in low range 4WD or, if necessary,
with 4WD Diff. Lock. To climb a hill, you
need traction, momentum, and steady
throttle. Travel fast enough to keep your
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