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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011
9-12 Driving and Operating
Approaching a Hill
When you approach a hill, decide
if it is too steep to climb, descend,
or cross. Steepness can be hard
to judge. On a very small hill, for
example, there may be a smooth,
constant incline with only a small
change in elevation where you can
easily see all the way to the top.
On a large hill, the incline may get
steeper as you near the top, but
you might not see this because the
crest of the hill is hidden by bushes,
grass, or shrubs.
Consider this as you approach a hill:
.
Is there a constant incline,
or does the hill get sharply
steeper in places?
.
Is there good traction on the
hillside, or will the surface cause
tire slipping?
.
Is there a straight path up
or down the hill so you will
not have to make turning
maneuvers?
.
Are there obstructions on the hill
that can block your path, such
as boulders, trees, logs, or ruts?
.
What is beyond the hill? Is
there a cliff, an embankment, a
drop-off, a fence? Get out and
walk the hill if you do not know.
It is the smart way to find out.
.
Is the hill simply too rough?
Steep hills often have ruts,
gullies, troughs, and exposed
rocks because they are more
susceptible to the effects of
erosion.
Driving Uphill
Once you decide it is safe to drive
up the hill:
.
Use a low gear and get a firm
grip on the steering wheel.
.
Get a smooth start up the
hill and try to maintain speed.
Not using more power than
needed can avoid spinning
the wheels or sliding.
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WARNING
Turning or driving across steep
hills can be dangerous. You could
lose traction, slide sideways, and
possibly roll over. You could be
seriously injured or killed. When
driving up hills, always try to go
straight up.
.
Try to drive straight up the hill if
at all possible. If the path twists
and turns, you might want to find
another route.