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246 STARTING AND OPERATING
Water Fording Characteristics
Water fording characteristic is the vehicle's ability
to cross a body of still water, where the powertrain
and drivetrain are safe from water ingestion. This
vehicle has high water fording characteristics with
the ability to cross a pool of water, without
stopping, 24 inches (60 cm) deep at a maximum
speed of 10 mph (16 km/h) and a pool of water
30 inches (76 cm) deep at a maximum speed of
5 mph (8 km/h), both with an entrance ramp angle
of 1.3 degrees.
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.
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 isn't.
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.
When To Use Low Range
When driving off-road, shift into 4WD LOW for
additional traction or to improve handling and
control on slippery or difficult terrain. Due to the
lower gearing, low range will allow the engine to
operate in a higher power range. This will allow you
to idle over obstacles and down hills, with
improved control and less effort. Also, use 4WD
LOW in rain, ice, snow, mud, and sand to get heavy
loads rolling, improve traction, or whenever 4WD
HIGH traction will not do the job.
DRIVING IN SNOW, MUD AND SAND
There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving
in snow, mud or sand. The vehicle will be less
responsive to steering, acceleration and braking
inputs. Therefore you should accelerate slowly,
leave greater stopping distances and avoid abrupt
vehicle maneuvers. You want to keep a slow
constant steady pace. The key is to maintain the
vehicle's momentum.
CAUTION!
The door sill height is 25 inches (63.5 cm).
Water may intrude into the interior of the vehicle
at greater depths.
WARNING!
Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down
cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles
in an off-road situation.
CAUTION!
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other
combustible materials. The heat from your
vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire.
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