Hill And Mountain Roads - Chevrolet Kodiak 2006 Owner's Manual

Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
Here are some tips that can make your drive through
steep country safer:
•
Keep the vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system,
and transmission. These parts can work hard
on mountain roads.
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CAUTION:
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If you do not shift down, your brakes could get
so hot that they would not work well. You
would then have poor braking or even none
going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down
to let your engine assist your brakes on a
steep downhill slope.
CAUTION:
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Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the
ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down. They could
get so hot that they would not work well. You
would then have poor braking or even none
going down a hill. You could crash. Always
have your engine running and your vehicle in
gear when you go downhill.