1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 153

Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you'll want to consider a number of things: How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? 0 ' I CAUF3N: 1 What's the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? What's at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom withlarge rocks? 0 Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear keep vehicle speed to under control. 0 If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and usea low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and they won't haveto do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. 4-22