Driving and operating 9-7 – GMC 2012 Sierra User Manual
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Driving and Operating
9-7
WARNING (Continued)
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Keep cargo in the cargo area
as far forward and as low as
possible. The heaviest things
should be on the floor,
forward of the rear axle.
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Heavy loads on the roof raise
the vehicle's center of gravity,
making it more likely to roll
over. You can be seriously or
fatally injured if the vehicle
rolls over. Put heavy loads
inside the cargo area, not on
the roof.
For more information about loading
the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits
and Tires.
Environmental Concerns
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Always use established trails,
roads, and areas that have been
set aside for public off-road
recreational driving and obey all
posted regulations.
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Do not damage shrubs, flowers,
trees, or grasses or disturb
wildlife.
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Do not park over things that
burn. See Parking Over Things
that Burn..
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good
judgment and an understanding of
what the vehicle can and cannot do.
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WARNING
If the vehicle has the two‐speed
automatic transfer case, shifting
the transfer case to N (Neutral)
can cause your vehicle to roll
even if the transmission is in
P (Park) for an automatic
transmission or any gear position
for a manual transmission. This is
because the N (Neutral) position
on the transfer case overrides the
transmission. You or someone
else could be injured. If leaving
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WARNING (Continued)
the vehicle, set the parking
brake and shift the transmission
to P (Park) for an automatic
transmission or any gear position
for a manual transmission. Shift
the transfer case to any position
but N (Neutral).
Before driving on a hill, assess
the steepness, traction, and
obstructions. If the terrain ahead
cannot be seen, get out of the
vehicle and walk the hill before
driving further.
When driving on hills:
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Use a low gear and keep a firm
grip on the steering wheel.
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Maintain a slow speed.
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When possible, drive straight up
or down the hill.
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Slow down when approaching
the top of the hill.