TATA Motors Aria, Owner'S Manual & Service Book, Page: 116 / 172

DRIVING
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DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS
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Choose as smooth a slope as
possible and select the appropriate
gear so that gear changing in the
middle of the climb is not required.
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Changing gears in the middle of the
climb can cause loss of momentum
and engine stalling. Shifting to a
lower gear has to be done cautiously
to avoid loss of traction.
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Never move the vehicle diagonally
across a hill. The danger is in loss of
traction and sideways slippage,
possibly resulting in tipping over. If
unavoidable, choose as mild an
angle as possible and keep the car
moving.
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If the wheels start to slip within few
feet of the end of the climb, motion
can be maintained by swinging the
steered wheels left and right, thereby
providing increased grip.
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If the vehicle stalls or losses
headway while climbing a steep hill,
make a quick shift to reverse and
allow the car to move back with the
control of engine compression.
Descending Sharp Gradients :
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Depending on the severity of the
gradient, shift into appropriate gear.
Use engine braking judiciously
without over-revving the engine.
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Brake application under such
situations should be done very
smoothly to avoid loss of control.
Select appropriate gear so that gear
changing or clutch disengagement is
not involved while descending the
gradient.