1994 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 177

Never attempt to turn around if youare about to stall when going up a hill. If the hillis steep enough to stall your vehicle, it's steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around. If you can't make the it up hill, you must back straight down the hill. Q: Suppose, after stalling,I try to back down the hill and decide I just can't do it. What should do? I A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission "P" (Park) (or the in manual transmission in first gear) , and turn off the engine.Leave the on vehicle and go get some help. Exit the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if rolled downhill.Do not shift the it leave the vehicle. Leaveit in transfer case to " N ' (Neutral) when you some gear. 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? 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? there a hidden creek bank or even a Is river bottom with large rocks? If you decide you can down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle go headed straight down, and use a low gear. way, engine drag can help This your brakes andthey won't have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control all times. at 4- 19