Skoda 2011 Yeti Owner's Manual page 181

180 Driving and the Environment
– If it is feasible and safe, drive straight down (maximum gradient).
– Do not release the clutch or shift into Neutral.
WARNING

Never attempt to drive uphill or downhill if it is too steep for your vehicle.
The vehicle could slip or roll over - risk of accident!

Never attempt to make a turn on a hillside. The vehicle could tilt or roll over.
This can result in serious accidents.
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If the engine cuts out on a slope or you can no longer go on for whatever
other reason, then stop!
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Never let the vehicle roll down the hillside at idling speed. You can lose the
control over your vehicle.
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If the engine cuts out, press the foot brake and restart the engine. Engage
the reverse gear and carefully drive backwards in your own tracks. Use the
engine braking power and press the foot brake in order to maintain a slow and
constant speed.
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Observe the important guidelines  page 174.
Driving at an angle on a hillside
Fig. 162 Steer and maintain your trajectory/in direction to exit - facing uphill
Driving at an angle on a hillside is one of the most dangerous situations while
driving off-road. It may look harmless, but you must never underestimate the diffi-
culties and the dangers when driving at an angle on a hillside. Basically you should
avoid moving your vehicle into a sideways position on a hillside. Under certain
circumstances, the vehicle can slide away uncontrollably or roll over.
Check before driving in a tilted position, whether there is a different and safer route.
If you have to drive in a tilted position, then the ground should be as firm and even
as possible. Note that the vehicle may slide sideways or sink in and roll over when
driving on slippery or soft ground. Make sure that the inclination is not too steep
when driving over surface irregularities. Otherwise, the vehicle can roll over and
then roll down the hillside.
If the vehicle is at a very steep angle, the wheels on the low side must not sink
deeply into the ground or into troughs and you must not drive over stones, tree
stumps or other obstructions with the alternate raised wheels.
If there is a risk your vehicle may tilt, steer immediately in direction of dip
and lightly depress the accelerator. The centre of gravity of the vehicle should be as
low as possible. Distribute the weight of all the occupants of the vehicle evenly.
Taller and heavier people should be seated on the raised side of the vehicle. The
luggage on the roof should be removed and secured, as the vehicle could tilt by a
sudden shifting of the luggage.
A passenger, seated at the rear, should always remain seated on the seat facing up
the hill during such a journey. In an extreme case, the passenger on the relevant
side must exit the vehicle until you have safely crossed the hillside.
Exiting the vehicle on a hillside
If the vehicle comes to a standstill at a steep angle on a hillside and you and your
passengers must exit the vehicle, then all the occupants should exit on the side
 fig. 162
facing up the hill on the right.
WARNING

Never attempt to drive uphill or downhill if it is too steep for your vehicle.
The vehicle could slip, tilt or roll over - risk of accident!

When driving at an angle on a hillside, the vehicle can lose its grip and slide
sideways. The vehicle can tilt or roll over and then roll down the hillside. This can
lead to serious injuries.

Always make sure that when the vehicle is at an angle, the wheels on the low
side do not sink deeply into the ground or into troughs and do not drive over
stones, tree stumps or other obstructions with the alternate raised wheels - risk
of accident!

Before you drive at an angle on a hillside
steer and maintain your trajectory. If this is not possible, choose a different path.
If you drive at an angle on a hillside and there is a risk your vehicle may tilt, steer
immediately downhill on your trajectory and lightly depress the accelerator.
 fig. 162
 fig.
162, make sure that you can