OPERATION
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Driving on a Side hill (Side hilling)
Driving on a side hill is not recommended. Driving on a side hill improperly
cause loss of control or overturn.
If crossing a hill is unavoidable, follow these precautions:
1. Drive slowly and use extreme caution.
2. If the vehicle begins to overturn, or if it feels as if it may overturn,
immediately turn downhill.
3. Avoid obstacles and changes in terrain that may lower or raise one side
the vehicle or cause the vehicle to slide.
4.If the vehicle begins to slide downhill, immediately turn downhill to stop the
slide.
Driving Downhill
Whenever driving down a hill, follow these precautions:
1.Avoid steep hills (15
°
maximum).
2.Slow down. Never travel down a hill at high speed.
3.Always check the terrain carefully before driving down a hill.
4.Always drive down a hill with the transmission in forward gear.
Never "coast" or drive down a hill with the transmission in neutral.
5.Avoid driving down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle lean
sharply to one side. Always drive straight downhill.
6.Apply the brakes lightly to keep speed slow.
