GMC 2003 Sierra - Manual (Page 312)

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A CAUTION:
transmission to PARK iPJ ior, pul your manual
transmtssicn FIRST (1}. But do not shift the
transfer case to NEUTRAL. Leave Ihe transfer
case In the
2 Wheel High, 4 High qr 4 Low
posili on.
Heavy braking when going down a hill can
cause yqur brakes to overheat and lade. This
could cause loss of control and a serious
accident. Apply the brakes lightly when
descending a hill and use a low gear to keep
vehicle speed under control.
Driving Downhill
When oft-foadlng takes you downhilk you'll wort to
consider a number of Ihingsr
• Нол Sleep Is the downhill"^ WilM be able to maintgir
vehtcte control'?
• What‘a the surface like? Smooth"^ Rou^h? Slippery?
Hard-packed dirt? Gravel?
• Are there hidden suriaca obstacles? Ruls? Loys?
Boulders?
• Whal's at the bottcm оГ Ihe hiH? Is there a hidden
creek bank or even a river bottom wilh large
rocks?
If you decide you can go down a hill salelyr Ihen try to
keep your vehicia headed straight down^ and use a
law gear» This way, engine drag сэл haip your brgkea
and they won't have to do all Iha work. Descend slowfy,
keBpirtg your vehicle under control ai all times.
Q; Are Ihere some things I should nol do when
driving down a hill?
AI Ves! These are important because if you ignore
them you could fose control and have a serious
accident.
* When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you
across the incline of the hill. A hill lhal's not too
sleep to drive down may be too steep to drive
across. You could roll over if you don1 drive stralghl
down.
■ Never go downhill with the transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), or with Ibe dutch pgdal pressed
down In s manual shift. This Is tailed 'tree-whoellrig'.
Your brakes will have to do all Ihe work and
could overheat and fade.
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