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Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Driving on a sidehill
improperly cause loss of control or rollover.
If crossing a hill is unavoidable, follow these precautions:
1. Drive slowly and use extreme caution.
2. If the vehicle begins to roll over, or if it feels as if it may roll over,
immediately turn downhill.
3. Avoid obstacles and changes in terrain that may lower or raise one
side of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to slide.
4. If the vehicle begins to slide downhill, immediately turn downhill to
stop the slide, or stop the vehicle and maneuver slowly and
carefully until the vehicle can be driven straight downhill.
Driving Downhill
Whenever driving down a hill, follow these precautions:
1. Avoid excessively steep hills (15° maximum).
2. Slow down. Never travel down a hill at high speed.
3. Always check the terrain carefully before driving down a hill. Never
drive on hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
4. Always drive down a hill with the transmission in forward gear.
Never "coast" or drive down a hill with the transmission in neutral.
5. Avoid driving down a hill at an angle, which would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Always drive straight downhill.
6. Apply the brakes lightly to keep speed slow.
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