KIA Sorento 2006 - Manual (Page 209)

Driving uphill
Once you decide you can safely drive
up the hill, you need to take some
special steps.
• Use a low gear and get a firm grip
on the steering wheel.
• Get a smooth start up the hill and
try to maintain your speed. Don’t
use more power than you need,
because you don’t want your
wheels to start spinning or sliding.
• Try to drive straight up the hill, if at
all possible. If the path twists and
turns, you may have to find another
route.
• Slow down as you approach the top
of the hill.
• Attach a flag to the vehicle to make
you more visible to approaching
traffic on trails or hills.
• Sound the horn as you approach
the top of the hill to let opposing
traffic know you’re there.
• Use your headlights even during
the day. They make you more visi-
ble to other drivers.
DRIVING TIPS
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WARNING
- Driving Across Hills
Turning or driving across steep
hills can be dangerous. You
could lose traction, slide side-
ways, or just reach an area too
steep to traverse. In any case, it
could cause you to roll over.You
could be seriously or fatally
injured. When driving up hills,
always try to go as straight up
as possible.
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