1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 181

Q: Are there some things I should not do when driving downa hill? Yes! These are importantbecause if you ignore them you could losecontrol and have a serious accident. A: 0 Q: A: 0 Am I likely to stall when going downhill? It's much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens goingdownhill, here's what to do. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Apply the parking brake. Shift toPARK (P) and, while still braking, restart the engine. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that's not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across. You could roll over if you don't drive straight down. Never godownhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). This is called"free-wheeling." Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade. 0 0 0 a If the engine won't start, get out and get help. 4-22