1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 175

If you drive regularlyin steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some that can make tips your trips safer and more enjoyable. a Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These partscan work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: letyour engine do someof the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. Know how to go uphill. Shift down to THIRD (3). This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds thatlet you stay in your own lane. As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. Therecould be something in your lane, likea stalled carQT an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems.Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocksarea, or winding roads. Bealert to these and take appropriate action. 4-23