Traction Downhill
Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer case into 4WD LOW range. 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.
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Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to preserve brakes
when driving down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides
better acceleration when you desi ...
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