Hill driving

Reduce speed and downshift to a lower gear before starting a long or steep downhill. If you do not downshift, you may have to apply the brakes so heavily that they overheat and no longer work effectively.

On a long uphill grade, downshift and reduce speed to around 70 km/h to reduce the risk of overheating the engine and clutch.

If the trailer weighs more than its maximum weight without brakes and you have an automatic transmission, drive in D (Drive) when towing a trailer. Using D (Drive) while towing a trailer reduces overheating and extends clutch life.

NOTICE To avoid overheating the engine and/or transmission: - When towing a trailer on steep grades (over 6%), pay particular attention to the coolant temperature gauge to make sure the engine does not overheat. If the gauge needle moves toward "H" or "130" (HOT), slow down and stop as soon as possible to allow the engine to idle until it cools down. Once it has cooled sufficiently, you can continue. - Determine your driving speed according to the weight of the trailer and the grade.