Chevrolet Silverado: Driving Information / Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat
or rolling terrain. Tips 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
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause
brake overheating, can reduce brake performance, and could result in a loss of braking.
Shift the transmission to a lower gear 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.
This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering assist. Always have
the engine running and the vehicle in gear.
- Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in its own lane. Do not swing wide
or cross the center line.
- Be alert on top of hills; something could be in your lane (e.g., stalled
car, crash).
- Pay attention to special road signs (e.g., falling rocks area, winding roads,
long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water...
Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and the road creates less traction or grip, so
drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain begins
to fall...
Other information:
The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster in the Info
app. See Instrument Cluster. The displays show the status of many vehicle systems.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
or
: Press to move left or right between
the interactive display zones in the cluster...
Keep belts clean and dry.
Seat belts should be properly cared for and maintained.
Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and free of dust or debris. As necessary,
exterior hard surfaces and seat belt webbing may be lightly cleaned with mild soap
and water...
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Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children
or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys
in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.

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