Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell, Owner'S Manual

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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
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Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape.
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Check brakes and tires.
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Going down steep or long hills, shift down.
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CAUTION:
If you do not shift down, the brakes could get
so hot that they would not work well. You
would then have poor braking or even none
going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down
to let the propulsion system assist the brakes
on a steep downhill slope.
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CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the
key in SYSTEM OFF/STEERING LOCKED is
dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the
work of slowing down and they could get so
hot that they would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even none going
down a hill. You could crash. Always have the
propulsion system running and your vehicle in
DRIVE (D) or LOW (L) when you go downhill.
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Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds
that let you stay in your own lane.
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Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your
lane (stalled car, accident).
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Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks
area, winding roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
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