Hummer H2 2010, Руководство пользователя

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Approaching a Hill
When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to
climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to
judge. On a very small hill, for example, there might be
a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in
elevation where you can easily see all the way to the
top. On a large hill, the incline can get steeper as you
near the top, but you might not see this because the
crest of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass, or shrubs.
Consider this as you approach a hill:
. Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get
sharply steeper in places?
. Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the
surface cause tire slipping?
. Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you
will not have to make turning maneuvers?
. Are there obstructions on the hill that can block
your path, such as boulders, trees, logs, or ruts?
. What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an
embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and
walk the hill if you do not know. It is the smart way
to find out.
. Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have
ruts, gullies, troughs, and exposed rocks because
they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion.
Driving Uphill
Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill:
. Use transmission and transfer case low gear and
get a firm grip on the steering wheel.
. Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain
speed. Not using more power than needed can
avoid spinning the wheels or sliding.
. Let the traction system work to control any wheel
slippage. The traction control system allows for
moderate wheel spin with some capability to dig in
and power up the hill.
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