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Driving tips
CAUTION -
Downhill
Before beginning to go down-
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hill, it is critical that you ensure
that no cargo can shift forward
while you are heading downhill.
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Such
shifting
could
endanger you and your occu-
pants, or interfere with your
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ability to control the vehicle.
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WARNING
- Braking
Heavy braking when going
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down a hill can cause your
brakes to overheat and fade.
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This could cause loss of control
and a serious accident. Apply
the
brakes
lightly
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descending a hill and use a low
gear to keep vehicle speed
under control.
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Avoid turns that take you across the
incline of the hill. A hill that's not too
steep to drive down may be too
steep to drive across. You could roll
over if you don't drive straight down.
Never go downhill with the clutch
either
pedal depressed. This is called "free-
wheeling." Your brakes will have to do
all the work and could overheat and
fade.
CAUTION -
Avoid braking so hard that you
lock the wheels when going
downhill. If your front wheels
are locked, you can't steer your
vehicle.
when
If your wheels lock up during down-
hill braking, you may feel the vehicle
starting to slide sideways. To regain
your direction, just ease off the
brakes and steer to keep the front of
the vehicle pointing straight downhill.
Wheel locking
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