27th Nov 2014, 22:23
Don't blame the car; 4x4 must be OK uphill. Blame the driver. That why the auto tranny has L1/L2 or 1/2. If you engage OD or 3/4, you must kick your pedal to the metal. In my owner's service manual for my BMW 325i auto, it said if climbing steep hills, please use L1.
19th Nov 2013, 11:29
I drive a 2000 Kembara EZI. With a Kembara auto you should have switched off the OD and used the lower gear L2 when climbing steep hills, or L1 for very steep hills.