1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 202

' /1\ I ~ CAUTIs-N: 1 1 ordriving across steep hills can be dangerous. You could lose traction, slide sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be seriously injured orkilled. When drivingup hills, always try togo straight up. T,Ang u Driving to the top (crest) a hill at full speedcan of cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You injured or killed. As you near could be seriously the topof a hill, slow down and stay alert. Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. 0 @ What should I do if my vehicle stalls, oris about I hill? to stall, and can't make it up the If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. you First, here's what should do: Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails hills. or Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing trafficknow you're there. Use your headlamps even during the day. They make you more visibleto oncoming traffic. A: 0 Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards. Also, apply the parking brake. 0 If your engine is still running, shift the transmission to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R). 4-20