Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Spécifications télécharger pdf (Page 332)

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Driving Downhill

When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to

consider a number of things:

• How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain

vehicle control?

• What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough?

Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel?

• Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs?

Boulders?

• What is 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 gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes

and they will not have to do all the work. Descend

slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times.

{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.

Q: 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 is not too

steep to drive down may be too steep to drive

across. You could roll over if you do not drive

straight down.

• Never go downhill with the transmission in

NEUTRAL (N), or with the clutch pedal pressed

down with a manual transmission. This is called

“free-wheeling.” Your brakes will have to do all the

work and could overheat and fade.

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