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GMC ENVOY 2003  Owners Manual Loss of Control
Lets review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes,
steering and acceleration) dont have enough friction
where the tires meet the road to

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GMC ENVOY 2003  Owners Manual ·Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of
the hill.
·Attach a ¯ag to the vehicle to make you more
visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
·Sound the horn as you approach the top

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GMC ENVOY 2003  Owners Manual Here are some things youmust notdo if you stall, or
are about to stall, when going up a hill.
·Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into
NEUTRAL (N) to ªrev-upº the engine and regain
forwar

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GMC ENVOY 2003  Owners Manual Driving Downhill
When off-roading takes you downhill, youll want to
consider a number of things:
·How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain
vehicle control?
·Whats the surface like? Sm

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GMC ENVOY 2003  Owners Manual Q:Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A:Its much more likely to happen going uphill. But if
it happens going downhill, heres what to do.
·Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.
App

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GMC ENVOY 2003  Owners Manual Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction.
On these surfaces, its very easy to lose control. On
wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will
have difficulty accelerating.

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GMC ENVOY 2003  Owners Manual After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the
underbody, chassis or under the hood. These
accumulations can be a ®re hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the bra

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GMC ENVOY 2003  Owners Manual Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
going through some car washes can cause problems,
too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid
puddles. But if you cant, try to slow down b