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Driving Safely
Turning Around on a Hill
If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, never back it down the hill! One maneuver that
can be used when it’s necessary to turn around while climbing a hill is the K-turn:
1. Stop and lock the parking brake while maintaining body weight uphill.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Dismount on the uphill side of the vehicle, or on the left if the vehicle is pointing
straight uphill.
WARNING
Improper hill c limbing procedures could cause loss of control or overturn and result in
serious injury or death.
Avoid climbing steep hills (15_ maximum).
Use extreme caution when operating on hills, and follow proper operating procedures
outlined in the owner’s manual.