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Q:
Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hin and decide
I
just
A:
Set the parking brake, put your transmission
in
" P '
(Park) (or the
can't do it. What should I do?
manual transmission in first gear) , and turn off the engine. Leave the
vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear
of
the path the vehicle would take if
it rolled downhill. Do not shift the
transfer case to
" N '
(Neutral) when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in
some gear.
Driving Downhill
When off-roading takes you downhill, you'll want to consider a number of
things:
How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control?
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What's the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt?
Gravel?
Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders?
What's at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a
river bottom with large rocks?
If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then
t r y
to keep your vehicle
headed straight down, and use a low gear. This
way, engine drag can help
your brakes and they won't have to do all the work. Descend slowly,
keeping your vehicle under control at all times.
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