1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 165
1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Manual
Page 165 highlights
Your Driving and the Road B Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down toa lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, andyou can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that letyou stay in your own lane. e Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. ...164