Lincoln Navigator (2001) four-wheel driving [13/20] Driving off road with 4wd or awd

diagonally up or down a hill or

steep incline, you should always

try to drive straight up or straight

down. Avoid driving crosswise

or turning on steep slopes or

hills. A danger lies in losing

traction, slipping sideways and

possibly rolling over. Whenever

driving on a hill, determine

beforehand the route you will use.

Do not drive over the crest of a hill

without seeing what conditions are

on the other side. Do not drive in

reverse over a hill without the aid

of an observer.

When climbing a steep slope or

hill, start in a lower gear rather

than downshifting to a lower gear

from a higher gear once the ascent

has started. This reduces strain on

the engine and the possibility of

stalling.

If you do stall out, Do not try to

turnaround because you might roll

over. It is better to back down to a

safe location.

Apply just enough power to the

wheels to climb the hill. Too much

power will cause the tires to slip,

spin or lose traction, resulting in

loss of vehicle control.

Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD