Before Climbing A Steep Hill
As you approach a hill, consider its grade or steepness.
Determine if it is too steep. Look to see what the traction is on the hill side trail. Is the trail straight up and down?
What is on top and the other side? Are there ruts, rocks, branches or other obstacles on the path? Can you safely recover the vehicle if something goes wrong? If everything looks good and you feel confident, shift the transmission into a lower gear with 4L (Low) engaged, and proceed with caution, maintaining your momentum as you climb the hill.
See also:
HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate:
• Vehicle must be stopped
• Vehicle must be on an 8% or greater incline (3% for manual transmission equipped
vehicles)
• Gea ...
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 ...
Jump-Starting
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted
using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dan ...


