Driving Uphill
Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
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Always travel straight uphill.
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Avoid excessively steep hills.
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Keep both feet on the floor.
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Always check the terrain carefully before ascending any hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
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Proceed at a steady rate of speed.
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Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill.
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If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, apply the brakes. Turn the key off and on, then change the drive mode to low mode. Place the direction selector switch in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while applying light brake pressure to control speed.