1994 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 189

Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine dosome of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. 0 Know how togo uphill. You may want to shift down toa lower gear. The lowergears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb thehill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cutacross the centerof the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. 0 You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-30