Driving Techniques
CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES
When the vehicle is back on level ground or
where traction can be regained, a faster
approach will probably enable the hill to be
climbed. However, DO NOT take unnecessary
risks, if the hill is too difficult to climb, find an
alternative route.
Engage the diff lock* and ALWAYS follow the
fall line of the slope - travelling diagonally could
cause the vehicle to slide broadside down the
slope.
Steep climbs will usually require the LOW gear
range. If the surface is loose or slippery, use
sufficient speed in the highest practical gear to
take advantage of your vehicle's momentum.
However, too high a speed over a bumpy
surface may result in a wheel lifting, causing the
vehicle to lose traction. In this case, try a slower
approach. Traction can also be improved by
easing off the accelerator just before loss of
forward motion.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reverse down a slope
without the engine running and ensure that
‘R’ (reverse) is selected. Otherwise, HDC and
the braking effect of the gearbox will be lost.
If the vehicle is unable to complete a climb, do
not attempt to turn it around while on the slope.
Instead, adopt the following procedure to
reverse downhill to the foot of the slope.
1.
Hold the vehicle stationary using both the
foot and parking brakes.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Restart the engine if necessary.
Engage reverse (‘R’) and LOW range.
Select hill descent control (HDC).
Release the parking brake. Then release
the foot brake and allow the vehicle to
reverse down the slope using engine
braking and HDC to control the rate of
descent.
6.
7.
Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle
to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT apply
the brake pedal during the descent - even
a light application may cause the front
wheels to lock, rendering the steering
ineffective.
If the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate
slightly to allow the tires to regain grip.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Language | Bulgarian, English |
| Product Name | Discovery Handbook |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | International |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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