2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 297
2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 295 sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable soils. If possible transverse the incline at an angle heading slightly up or down. WARNING! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. To do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result in severe injury. Always back carefully straight down a hill in REVERSE. Never back down a hill in NEUTRAL using only the vehicle brakes. Never drive diagonally across a hill, always drive straight up or down. Driving Through Water Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water. Water crossings should be avoided if possible and only be attempted when necessary, in a safe responsible manner. You should only drive through areas which are designated and approved. You should tread lightly and avoid damage to the environment. You should know WARNING! Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover, which may result in severe injury. • If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway - If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and immediately apply the brake. Restart the engine and shift into REVERSE. Back slowly down the hill allowing the compression braking of the engine and transmission to help regulate your speed. If the brakes are required to control vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the tires. 5