Q:
Are there some things I should not do
when driving down a hill?
A:
Yes! These are important because if you
ignore them you could lose control and
have a serious accident.
•
When driving downhill, avoid turns that take
you across the incline of the hill. A hill that
is not too steep to drive down may be
too steep to drive across. You could roll
over if you do not drive straight down.
•
Never go downhill with the transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), or with the clutch pedal
pressed down with a manual transmission.
This is called “free-wheeling.” The brakes will
have to do all the work and could overheat
and fade.
Q:
Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A:
It is much more likely to happen going
uphill. But if it happens going downhill,
here is what to do.
1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular
brakes. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift to PARK (P), or to NEUTRAL with the
manual transmission, and, while still braking,
restart the engine.
3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking
brake, and drive straight down.
4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help.
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Summary of Contents for 2007 Sierra 1500 Pickup
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Page 24: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 24...
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Page 484: ...When you open the hood on the 8 1L V8 engine here is what you will see 484...
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