Driving Across An Incline
If at all possible, avoid driving across an incline. If it is necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities. Driving across an incline places more weight on the downhill wheels, which increases the possibilities of a downhill slide or rollover. Make sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable soils. If possible, transverse the incline at an angle heading slightly up or down.
WARNING!
Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover, which may result in
severe injury.
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Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEUTRAL, and press the clutch
pedal before starting the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking
ignition system. It will not ...
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer
Case Only
HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills
during off-road driving situations and is available in
4WD LOW range only. To enable HDC, press the HDC
switch or put the Selec-Terrain™ syst ...
When To Use 4L (Low) Range
When off-road driving, shift into 4L (Low) for additional traction and control
on slippery or difficult terrain, ascending or descending steep hills, and to increase
low speed pulling power. This ...