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.
See also:
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
− Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
− When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10
mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruis ...
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive
display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
This system conveni ...
Hill Climbing
NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the
conditions at the crest and/or on the other side.
Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a
lower gear and shift the transfe ...