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STARTING AND OPERATING 391
NOTE:
Remember, never drive diagonally across a hill - drive
straight up or down.
If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a hill,
ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by turning the
front wheels slowly left and right. This may provide a fresh
“bite” into the surface and may provide traction to complete
the climb.
Traction Downhill
Shift the transmission into a low gear and the 4WD System
to 4WD LOW range or Select Hill Descent Control if
equipped (refer to "Safety Features" in “Safety” for further
information). Let the vehicle go slowly down the hill with all
four wheels turning against engine compression drag. This
will permit you to control the vehicle speed and direction.
When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can
cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid
repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission
whenever possible.
After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is always
a good idea to check for damage.
• Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check
tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust
system for damage.
• Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as
required.
• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the
chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and suspension.
Retighten them, if required, and torque to the values spec-
ified in the Service Manual.
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. Always back straight down a hill in REVERSE
gear carefully. Never back down a hill in NEUTRAL
using only the brake.
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