1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 180

Y Dppse, after stalling, I try to back down the kill PRd decide I just can't do it. What should Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you'll want to consider anumber of things: How steep i s the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? 0 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 with large rocks? If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and they won't have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. A I d@7 !!kt €heparking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leavethe V @ k k and go get some help. Exit on the uphill .ri& gild stay clear of the path the vehicle would tf it rolled downhill. Do not shift the transfer *n NEUTRAL (N) when you leave the vehicle. 't in some gear. $1 3 the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N) BBH CiWslj@your vehicle to roll even if the fFtW8ftlj58ion is in PARK (P). This is because the N E u T u L (N) position on thetransfer case @V@PfkkS transmission. If you are going to the h V f 3 pi4r vehicle, set the parking brake and hi!transmission to PARK (P). But do not §hi##€hi! transfer case to theNEUTRAL (N) p iOR8 Leave the transfer case in the 2 Wheel, l 4 1 ah 01: 4 LOW position. A CAUTION: Heavy braking when going downa hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Applythe brakes lightly when descending hill and use a low a gear to keep vehicle speedunder control. - 4-21