Off-road driving
WARNING
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.
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
We stronglyrecommend that owners who
intend to drive off-road frequently, should
seek as much additionalinformation and
practicalexperience as possible.
recommended driving techniques in
order to minimise risks to yourself, your
vehicle ANDyour passengers.
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Remove the CDautochanger (if fitted)
before arduous off-road driving.
Gear selection - manual gearbox
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:
Always wear a seat belt for personal
protection in all off-road driving
conditions.
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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.
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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.
Driving 0ff-road with a loaded roof rack
is NOTrecommended. If it is necessary
to stow luggage on the roof rack while
driving off-road, all loads MUSTbe
removed before traversing side slopes.
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Generally, and especiallywhere slipperyor
soft ground conditions prevail, the higher
the gear you select the better.
When descending verysteep slopes,
always select first gear in LOWrange.
Inexperienced drivers are advised to stop the
vehicle and carefullyconsider which gear will
be the most appropriate for each manoeuvre
before continuing.
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| Categories | Range Rover |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1998 |
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| Language | English |
| 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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