Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: • Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
• Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
• Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills.
WARNING
If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.
WARNING
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Steering may also be affected when ignition is off. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill.
• Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
• Be alert on top of hills; something could be in your lane (stalled car,
accident)
• Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads,
long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
• Keep the vehicle w ...
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating
less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Create 8 x 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing upper (1) and
lower (2).
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing.
Position the body loc ...
Towing the Vehicle
Notice: Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to the
chassis components including the front and rear subframes, suspension control arms
and links during towing and recovery of a disabled vehicle or t ...
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle on the map could be inaccurate due to one
or more of the following reasons:
• The road system has changed.
• The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as sand, gravel, or snow.
• The vehicle is traveling on winding roads or long straight roads.
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