1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 157

Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. 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 do some the of slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. 0 Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you don't shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. You would then have poor braking even none going or down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let a steep your engine assist your brakes on downhill slope.