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The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
You will encounter many types of terrain driving off-road. You
should
be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding.
There are many types of surface conditions: hard-packed dirt,
gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice. Every surface
has a different effect on your vehicle's steering, handling and
traction. Controlling your vehicle is one of the keys to
successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the
steering wheel and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid
sudden accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases, there are
no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore,
you will need to use your own good judgment on what is safe
and what is not. When on a trail, you should always be looking
ahead for surface obstacles and changes in terrain. The key is
to plan your future driving route while remembering what
you are currently driving over.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the Start/Stop System be disabled
during o
ff-road use.
When To Use 4L (Low) Range
When off-road driving, shift into 4L (Low) for additional
tractio
n and control on slippery or difficult terrain,
ascending or descending steep hills, and to increase low
speed pulling power. This range should be limited to
extreme situations such as deep snow, mud, steep inclines,
or sand where additional low speed pulling power is
needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25
mph (40 km/h)
should
be avoided when in 4L (Low) range.
WARNING!
Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo.
Unsecur
ed cargo can become projectiles in an off-road
situation.
CAUTION!
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other
combusti
ble materials. The heat from your vehicle
exhaust system could cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Do not use 4L (Low) range when operating the vehicle on
dry pavem
ent. Driveline hardware damage can result.
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