Off-road driving
WARNING
Gear selection
Correct gear selection is possiblythe single
most important factor for safe and successful
off-road driving. While only experience will tell
you which is the correct gear for any section
of ground, the following basic rules apply:
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
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DONOTtake unnecessary risks.
Be prepared for emergencies at all
times.
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Familiarise yourself with the
1. NEVER change gear or de-clutch while
negotiating difficult terrain - the drag on
the wheels may cause the vehicle to stop
when the clutch is depressed and
restarting may be difficult.
recommended driving techniques in
order to minimise risks to yourself, your
vehicle ANDyour passengers.
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Always use a seat belt for personal
protection in all off-road driving
conditions.
2. Generally, and especiallywhere slipperyor
soft ground conditions prevail, the higher
the gear you select the better.
DONOTdrive if the fuel level is low -
undulating ground and steep inclines
could cause fuel starvation to the engine
and consequent damage to the catalytic
converter (if fitted).
3. When descending verysteep slopes
always select 1st gear in LOWrange.
Inexperienced drivers are advised to stop the
vehicle and carefullyconsider which gear will
be most appropriate for each manoeuvre
before continuing.
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Driving off-road with a loaded roof rack
is not recommended. If it is necessary to
stow luggage on the roof-rackwhile
driving off-road, all loads MUSTbe
removed before traversing side slopes.
Slipping the clutch
Use of excessive clutch slip to prevent the
engine stalling will result in premature clutch
wear. Always select a gear low enough to
enable the vehicle to proceed without the need
to slip the clutch.
BASICOFF-ROADTECHNIQUES
These basic driving techniques are an
introduction to the art of off-road driving and
do not necessarilyprovide the information
needed to successfullycope with everysingle
off-road situation.
DONOTdrive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal; driving across uneven terrain
could cause you to inadvertentlydepress the
clutch, resulting in loss of control of the
vehicle.
We stronglyrecommend that owners who
intend to drive off-road frequently, should
seek as much additionalinformation and
practicalexperience as possible.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender 110, Land Rover Defender 130, Land Rover Defender 90 |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1997 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender 90, 110, 130 |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | Australia |
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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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