1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 210

Making Turns Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. you don't shift If down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shiftdown and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reducethe possibility of engine andtransmission overheating. If you have an automatic transmission you should use THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear)when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD(3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating. avoid this, letthe To engine run while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If you do get the overheat warning, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. NOTICE: Making very sharpturns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. n r n Signals When Towing a Trailer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. 4-51