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If you start to lose traction or momentum when
climbing, and decide you will be unable to con-
tinue, use the brakes to stop. Do not attempt to
turn the vehicle around. With your foot on the
brake pedal, look behind you and plan your
descent. Shift the drive select lever into reverse
so you can use engine braking to slow your de-
scent. Release the brake and begin to coast
down the hill. Use engine braking as much as
possible, gently applying the brakes when nec-
essary.
Downhill
Check the terrain carefully before going down-
hill. When possible, choose a path that lets you
drive your vehicle straight downhill. Choose
your path carefully and drive slowly enough to
be able to react to obstacles that you encoun-
ter.
For more traction and control, before going
down steeper and/or rougher slopes, shift into
low gear and select “4WD” or “LOCK”. Engine
braking will help you go downhill slowly. Go as
slowly as possible. If you begin to go too fast,
apply the brakes gently. Avoid hard application
of the brakes, which could cause the vehicle to
slide.
