2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 298

9-14 Driving and Operating . If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill. If the vehicle has a transfer case with a N (Neutral) position, do not shift the transfer case to Neutral when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear. WARNING (Continued) vehicle, set the parking brake and shift the transmission to P (Park). But, if the vehicle has a two‐ speed automatic transfer case, do not shift the transfer case to Neutral. What is at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, consider: . If you decide you can go down a hill safely, try to keep the vehicle headed straight down. Use a low gear so engine drag can help the brakes so they do not have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping the vehicle under control at all times. { WARNING If the vehicle has the two‐speed automatic transfer case, shifting the transfer case to Neutral can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). This is because the Neutral position on the transfer case overrides the transmission. You or someone else could be injured. If you are going to leave your (Continued) How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? { WARNING Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control. . .