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Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1.
Always travel straight uphill.
2.
Avoid excessively steep hills.
3.
Keep both feet on the floor.
4.
Always check the terrain carefully before
ascending any hill. Never climb hills with
excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
5.
Proceed at a steady rate of speed.
6.
Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed.
An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle
or person could be on the
other side of the hill.
7.
If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill,
apply the brakes. Turn the key off and on, then change the drive mode to low mode. Place the
direction selector switch in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while
applying light brake pressure to control speed.
Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or rollover.
Avoid crossing the side of any hill unless absolutely necessary.
If crossing a sidehill is unavoidable, follow these precautions:
1.
Slow down.
2.
Exercise extreme caution.
3.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill.
Driving Downhill
When driving downhill, follow these precautions:
1.
Avoid excessively steep hills.
2.
Always descend a hill with the direction
selector switch on forward. Never descend a
hill with the switch on neutral.
3.
Drive straight downhill. Avoid descending
a hill at an angle, which would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel
straight downhill when possible.
4.
Slow down.
5.
Apply the brakes slightly to aid in slowing.
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