Driving Downhill - GMC 2001 Jimmy Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can
cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission
is in PARK (P) (or, if you have the manual
transmission, even if you're in gear). This is
because the NEUTRAL position on the transfer
case overrides the transmission. You or someone
else could be injured. If you are going to leave
your vehicle, set the parking brake and shift the
transmission to PARK (P) (or, put your manual
transmission in FIRST (1)). But do not shift the
transfer case to NEUTRAL. Leave the transfer
case in a drive gear.

Driving Downhill

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When off roading takes you downhill, you'll want to
consider a number of things:
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How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to
maintain vehicle control?
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What's the surface like? Smooth? Rough?
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Slippery? Hard packed dirt? Gravel?
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Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts?
Logs? Boulders?
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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 try 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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