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STALL RECOVERY

STALL-START RECOVERY
When a hill becomes too steep to crest, your vehicle will likely stall. The stall-start recovery method is a
timeless technique that allows the driver with a manual transmission to return to safety without losing
control of the vehicle.

1 Turn the ignition off and place your right foot firmly on the brake.

2 With your foot still on the brake, depress the clutch and put the
vehicle in reverse.

3 Slowly release the clutch and then the brake. The stalled vehicle will not
roll down the hill due to the engine being in reverse gear.

4 Make sure the hill behind you is clear and turn the ignition to On with
your feet off the pedals.

5 The vehicle is now running in reverse gear, and you can progress smoothly
downhill with your vehicle safely in gear the entire descent.

6 Use the brake as necessary without using the clutch or accelerator.

TRAIL GUIDE TIP
Whenever you are parked on a hill or other slope, always set your parking
break. If an incline is steep enough, a vehicle can still move, even if it is in
gear.

Set the parking brake before releasing the clutch so that the weight is
on the brake first – the gear is just the backup plan if the brake fails. It’s best
to park in first gear when facing uphill and in reverse if facing downhill.

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