2000 GMC Envoy Owner's Manual - Page 185

D Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Q: A: What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can't make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here's what you should do: D Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. let opposing traffic know you're there. you more visible to oncoming traffic. D Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to D Use your headlamps even during the day. They make D Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R). from rolling backwards. Also, apply the parking brake. D If your engine is still running, shift the transmission D If your engine has stopped running, you'll need to CAUTION: Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert. restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to PARK (P) and restart the engine. Then, shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE (R). on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position. This way, you'll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down. It's best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover. D As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand 4-21