1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 173

Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. 0 0 Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you're there. Use your headlamps even during the day. They make you more visible to oncoming traffic. 0 Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Don't use more power than you need, because you don't want your wheels to start spinning or sliding. Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible. If the path twists and turns, you might want to find another route. 0 0 0 0 A CAUTION. Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could a drop-off, be embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the topof a hill, slow down and stay alert. f i r n i n g o rdri1 lg across steep hills can be dangerous. You could lose traction, slide sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be seriously injuredor killed. Whelk driving uphills, always try to straight up. go 4-20