2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Manual - Page 265

Driving and Operating . 9-7 Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife. Do not park over things that burn. See Parking over Things That Burn on page 9-27. cannot be seen, get out of the vehicle and walk the hill before driving further. When driving on hills: . Warning (Continued) seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert. . . Use a low gear and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Maintain a slow speed. When possible, drive straight up or down the hill. Slow down when approaching the top of the hill. Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible. Driving on Hills Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do. . . { Warning Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause the vehicle to stall. Driving down hills can cause loss of control. Driving across hills can cause a rollover. You could be injured or killed. Do not drive on steep hills. Before driving on a hill, assess the steepness, traction, and obstructions. If the terrain ahead . Never go downhill forward or backward with either the transmission or transfer case in N (Neutral). The brakes could overheat and you could lose control. . { Warning If the vehicle has the two‐speed automatic transfer case, shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). This is because the N (Neutral) position on the transfer case overrides the transmission. You or someone else could be injured. If leaving (Continued) { Warning Driving to the top of a hill at high speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You could be (Continued)