Chevrolet 2007 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 380

Q:
Are there some things I should not do
when driving down a hill?
A:
Yes! These are important because if you
ignore them you could lose control and
have a serious accident.
•
When driving downhill, avoid turns that take
you across the incline of the hill. A hill that
is not too steep to drive down may be
too steep to drive across. You could roll over
if you do not drive straight down.
•
Never go downhill with the transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), or with the clutch pedal pressed
down with a manual transmission. This is called
"free-wheeling." Your brakes will have to do all
the work and could overheat and fade.
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Q:
Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A:
It is much more likely to happen going
uphill. But if it happens going downhill,
here is what to do.
1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular
brakes. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift to PARK (P), or to NEUTRAL with the
manual transmission, and, while still braking,
restart the engine.
3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking
brake, and drive straight down.
4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help.