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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