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.
{WARNING:
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.
{WARNING:
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.
SeeOff-Road Driving on page 5-13for information
about driving off-road.
5-28
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 7-3
Scheduling Appointments.................................8-10
Seatback Latches............................................. 2-9
Seats
Heated Seats............................................... 2-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 2-3
Power Lumbar .............................................. 2-4
Power Seats................................................. 2-3
Rear Seat Operation............................2-10, 2-11
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 2-5
Secondary Latch System.................................6-93
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................2-60
Rear Seat Position......................................2-58
Right Front Seat Position..............................2-60
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the
Vehicle.......................................................2-43
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint......2-43
Security
Light..........................................................4-32
SERV (Service) 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive)...........4-40
SERV (Service) TPM (Tire Pressure Monitor)......4-40
SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)..........................4-40
Service........................................................... 6-3
Accessories and Modifications......................... 6-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 6-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 6-4Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Lamp......................................4-28
Parts Identification Label.............................6-110
Publications Ordering Information...................8-15
Scheduling Appointments..............................8-10
Service Bulletins.............................................8-15
SERVICE CHARG (Charge) SYS (System).........4-41
Service Manuals.............................................8-15
SERVICE STAB (Stability) SYS (System)...........4-41
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance...... 8-9
Services Provided............................................. 8-8
Services Specific to Canadian Purchased
Vehicles....................................................... 8-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............2-79
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS) Only.......................4-50
Setting Preset Stations............................
1-15, 4-47
Setting the Clock....................................1-15, 4-43
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................4-47
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................6-109
Shift Speeds..................................................3-25
Shifting
Out of Park................................................3-32
Shifting Into Park............................................3-31
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................2-29
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 4-4
Skidding........................................................5-12
Sliding Rear Windows.....................................3-12
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