1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 170

Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide it's one of those hills that's if just too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard tojudge. On a very smallhill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where can easily see all the you way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may get steeper asyou near thetop, but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden bushes, by grass, or shrubs. Here are some other things to consider as approach a hill. you Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? 0 Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface tire cause slipping? Is there a straight path up or down the hill you won't have to make so turning maneuvers? Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)? What's beyond the hill? Is there cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a a fence? Get out and walk the hillyou don't know. It's the if smart way to find out. 0 0 0 Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often haveruts, gullies, troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion. Driving Uphi// Once you decide you can safely drive the hill, you need to take up some special steps. 0 0 Use a low gear and geta firm grip on the steeringwheel. Get a smooth start up the hill and to maintain your speed. Don't use try more power than need, because you don't want your wheelsto start you spinning or sliding. 4- 16