1994 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 178

Q: Are there some things should notdo when driving down a hill? I A: Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of 1. the h 1 A hill that's not too steepto drive down may be too steep to drive across. You could roll over if you don't drive straight down. Never go downhill with the transmission in "N" (Neutral) ,or with the clutch pedal depressed in a manual shift . This is called "free-wheeling." Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade. Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: It's much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here's what to do. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Apply the parking brake. Shift to "P' (Park) (orto Neutral with the manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart the engine. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. If the enginewon't start, get out and get help. 4-20