Cadillac XT6 Owner's Manual page 207

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-14574703) - 2021 -
CRC - 7/15/20
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:
Use a low gear and keep a firm grip
on the steering wheel.
Maintain a slow speed.
When possible, drive straight up or
down the hill.
Slow down when approaching the
top of the hill.
Use headlamps even during the day
to make the vehicle more visible.
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.
Never go downhill forward or
backward with the transmission in
N (Neutral). The brakes could
overheat and you could lose control.
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.
Warning
Heavy braking when going down a
hill can cause your brakes to
overheat and fade. This could cause
loss of control and 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.
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2. Shift into P (Park) and then restart
the engine.
If driving uphill when the
vehicle stalls, shift to
R (Reverse), release the parking
brake, and back straight down.
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.
If you cannot make it up the
hill, back straight down the hill.
Never back down a hill in
N (Neutral) using only the
brake.
The vehicle can roll backward
quickly and you could lose
control.
If driving downhill when the
vehicle stalls, shift to a lower
gear, release the parking brake,
and drive straight down the hill.
3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted
after stalling, set the parking brake,
shift into P (Park), and turn the
vehicle off.
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