Owner’s Manual

Driving Downhill
When off-roading takes you uownhill, you'll want to
consider
a number of things:
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How steep is the downhill'? Will I be able to maintain
vehicle control?
What's the surface like'? Smooth'? Rough'? Slippery'?
Hard-packed dirt'? Gravel?
Are there hidden surface
obstacles'! Ruts?
Logs? Boulders'?
What's at the
bottom of the hill'! Is there a hidden
creek bank
or even a river bottom with large rocks?
If you decide you can go down a hill safely. then try to
keep your vehicle headed straight down. and use
a low
they won't have to do
all the work. Descend slowly,
keeping your vehicle under control at all times.
b "ear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and
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A CAUTION:
Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause
your brakes
to overheat and fade. This could
cause
loss of control and a serious accident.
Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill
and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed
under control.
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's not too
steep to drive down may be too steep to drive ~CI-OSS.
You could roll over
if you don't drive straight down.
Never
go downhill with the transmission in
NEUTRAL (N). This is crdled "free-wheeling." Your
brakes
will have to do all the work and could
overheat and fade.
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