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STARTING AND OPERATING
Hill Climbing
WARNING!
NOTE: Before attem pting to climb a hill, determ ine the
cond itions at the crest and / or on the other side.
If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never
attempt to turn around. To do so may result in
tipping and rolling the vehicle. Always back care-
fullystraightdownahillinR(Reverse)gear.Never
backdownahillinN(Neutral)usingonlythebrake.
Beforeclimbingasteephill, shift the transm ission to a
lower gear and shift the transfer case to 4WD LOW. Use
first gear and 4WD LOW for very steep hills.
Ifyoustallorbegintoloseheadway while climbing a
steep hill, allow you r vehicle to come to a stop and
immediately apply the brakes. Restart the engine and
shift to R (Reverse). Back slow ly down the hill allow ing
the compression braking of the engine to help regu late
you r speed . If the brakes are requ ired to control vehicle
speed , apply them lightly and avoid locking or skid ding
the tires.
Remember,neverdrivediagonallyacrossahill-always
drivestraightupordown.
If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a
hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain head way by
turning the front wheels slow ly. This may provid e a fresh
“
bite” into the surface and will usually provid e traction
to complete the climb.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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