1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 135

down. Shift to a lower gearwhen you go down a steep or long hill. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from drivingin flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularlyin steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See OffRoad Driving in theIndex for information about driving off-road.) Keep your vehiclein good shape. Check al fluid levelsand also the l brakes, tires,cooling systemand transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. h o w how togo down hills. The most important thingto h o w is this: let your engine do some of the slowing Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission,and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wideor cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your lane. own As you go overthe topof a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn special of problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, afalling rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to these and tale appropriate action. 129