1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 223

I A CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. would then You have poor braking or even none going down a You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you godownhill. Winter Driving hill. Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the better. hdl Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center the road. Drive at speedsthat let of you stay in your own lane. As you go over the topof a hill,be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. of You may see highway signs on mountains that warn special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. ~ 4-25