Driving Uphill - GMC 2008 Envoy Denali Owner's Manual

Driving Uphill

Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you
need to take some special steps.
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Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering
wheel.
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Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain
your speed. Do not use more power than you
need, because you do not want the wheels to
start spinning or sliding.
CAUTION:
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Turning or driving across steep hills can be
dangerous. You could lose traction, slide
sideways, and possibly roll over. You could
be seriously injured or killed. When driving up
hills, always try to go straight up.
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Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible.
If the path twists and turns, you might want to
find another route.
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Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of
the hill.
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Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more
visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
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Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill
to let opposing traffic know you are there.
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Use your headlamps even during the day. They
make your vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic.
CAUTION:
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Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed
can cause an accident. 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.
There are some things you should do if the vehicle stalls,
or is about to stall, and you cannot make it up the hill:
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Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it
from rolling backwards. Also, apply the parking
brake.
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If the engine is still running, shift the transmission to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly
back down the hill in REVERSE (R).
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