Lincoln Navigator (1999) — tips for Safe Driving on Hilly Terrain and Slippery Conditions [123/216]

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Driving on hilly or sloping terrain

When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep

slopes. You could lose traction and slip sideways. Drive straight up,

straight down or avoid the hill completely. Know the conditions on the

other side of a hill before driving over the crest.

When climbing a steep 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.

When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. Shift to a lower gear

when added engine braking is desired.

When speed control is on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed

may drop considerably, especially if you are carrying a heavy load.

If vehicle speed drops more than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed control

will cancel automatically. Resume speed with accelerator pedal.

If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by pressing

and holding the SET ACCEL button (to resume speeds over 50 km/h

(30 mph).

Automatic transmission may shift frequently while driving up steep

grades. Eliminate frequent shifting by shifting out of

(Overdrive) into

D (Drive).

Driving on snow and ice

A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but

can skid like any other vehicle.

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on

snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting

from a full stop.

When braking, apply the brakes as you normally would. In order to allow

the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to operate properly, keep steady

pressure on the brake pedal.

Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual. Consider

using one of the lower gears.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is

unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition

system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your

engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine.

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