Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
•Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
•Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
•Going down steep or long hills, shift to a
lower gear.
{CAUTION:
If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so
hot that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.
{CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition
off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the
work of slowing down and they could get so hot
that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Always have the engine running
and the vehicle in gear when going downhill.
•Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds
that let you stay in your own lane.
•Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your
lane (stalled car, accident).
•Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks
area, winding roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors............................................. 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-60
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-19
Routing, Engine Drive Belt..............................5-110
Running Out of Fuel........................................5-17
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-50
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Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-26
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-89
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Lap Belt .....................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-24
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-26
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-11
Safety Warnings and Symbols............................... ii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements.................. 6-4Seats
Air Suspension Seats.................................... 1-6
Bucket Seats................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation....................................1-10
Split Bench Seat........................................... 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-44
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-42
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-40
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-44
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications......................... 5-3
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................ 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-5
Engine Fan Breakage.................................... 5-6
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Transmission Warning Light..........................3-30
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-58
Setting the Clock............................................3-48
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-93
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Sliding Rear Windows....................................... 2-9
Snow Plow....................................................4-22
Specifications, Capacities...............................5-102
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Split Bench Seat.............................................. 1-6
Starting Diesel Engine.....................................2-14
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