User manual CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1996

[. . . ] T The 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. FeaturesandControls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you'll find helpful infomation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. [. . . ] transfer case to theNEUTRAL (N) p iOR8 Leave the transfer case in the 2 Wheel, l 4 1 ah 01: 4 LOW position. A CAUTION: Heavy braking when going downa hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. Applythe brakes lightly when descending hill and use a low a gear to keep vehicle speedunder control. - 4-21 Q: Are there some things I should not do when driving downa hill? Yes!These are importantbecause if you ignore them you could losecontrol and have a serious accident. A: 0 Q: A: 0 Am I likely to stall when going downhill? It's much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens goingdownhill, here's what to do. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that's not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across. This is called"free-wheeling. " Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade. 0 0 0 a If the engine won't start, get out and get help. 4-22 Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a. hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: 0 0 Hidden obstacles can make the steepness ofthe incline the even worse. If you drive across a rock with uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheelsdrop into a rut or depression, your vehicle can tilt even more. A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across. up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end. But when you drive across an incline, the much more narrow track width (the distancebetween the left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause your. tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something that will trip it (a rock, a rut, etc. ) and roll over. . For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the trail goes across the incline doesn't mean have to you drive it. The last vehicleto try it might have rolled over. A CAUTION: Driving across an incline that's too steep will make your vehicle roll over. You could be If seriously injured or killed. you have any doubt about the steepnessof the incline, don't drive across it. Thisshould help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a much better way to prevent this is to get out and "walk the course'' so you know what the surface is like before you drive it. Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you're crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you'll be right in its path. [. . . ] 1-800-668-5539 8-9 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information forall chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform "do-it-yoursel" service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians. Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to allGeneral Motors dealerships. [. . . ]