2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 234

9-12 Driving and Operating { WARNING Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous. You could lose traction, slide sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills, always try to go straight up. . { WARNING Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert. . If the engine has stopped running, you need to restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to P (Park) and restart the engine. Then, shift to R (Reverse), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in R (Reverse). While backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position so you can tell if the wheels are straight and can maneuver as you back down. It is best to back down the hill with the wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover. Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible. If the path twists and turns, you might want to find another route. Ease up on the speed as you approach the top of the hill. Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there. Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. . If the vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and you cannot make it up the hill: . . . Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards and apply the parking brake. If the engine is still running, shift the transmission to R (Reverse), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill in R (Reverse). . . .