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404 STARTING AND OPERATING
Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation
Many off-road driving conditions require the simultaneous
use of
the brake and throttle (two-footed driving). When
climbing rocks, logs, or other stepped objects, using light
brake pressure with light throttle will keep the vehicle from
jerking or lurching. This technique is also used when you
need to stop and restart a vehicle on a steep incline.
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
Snow
In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at
s
lower s
peeds, shift the transmission into a low gear and the
transfer case into 4L (Low) if necessary. Do not shift to a
lower gear than necessary to maintain headway.
Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction
will be lost. If you start to slow to a stop, try turning your
steering wheel no more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and
forth, while still applying throttle. This will allow the tires to
get a fresh "bite" and help maintain your momentum.
Mud
Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and
is very
difficult to get through. You should use DRIVE, with
the transfer case in the 4L (Low) position to maintain your
momentum. If you start to slow to a stop, try turning your
steering wheel no more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and
forth for additional traction. Mud holes pose an increased
threat of vehicle damage and getting stuck. They are
normally full of debris from previous vehicles getting stuck.
As a good practice before entering any mud hole, get out and
determine how deep it is, if there are any hidden obstacles
and if the vehicle can be safely recovered if stuck.
Sand
Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire pres-
sure. When crossing soft, sandy spots in a trail, maintain
your veh
icle's momentum and do not stop. The key to
driving in soft sand is using the appropriate tire pressure,
accelerating slowly, avoiding abrupt maneuvers and main
-
taining the vehicle's momentum. If you are going to be
d
riving
on large soft sandy areas or dunes, reduce your tire
pressure to a minimum of 15 psi (103 kPa) to allow for a
greater tire surface area. Reduced tire pressure will drasti
-
cally improve your traction and handling while driving on
t
he sof
t sand, but you must return the tires to normal air
CAUTION!
On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high
engine R
PM or vehicle speeds, because engine braking
may cause skidding and loss of control.
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