Off-road driving
DRIVINGONSOFTSURFACES &DRYSAND
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
The idealtechnique for driving on soft ground
and dry sand requires the vehicle to be kept
moving at all times; soft ground and sand
causes excessive drag on the wheels,
resulting in a rapid loss of motion once
driving momentum is lost. For this reason,
gear changing (particularlyon manual
gearboxvehicles) should be avoided.
After driving off-road
Before rejoining the public highway, or
driving at speeds above 40 km/h,
consideration should be given to the
following:
•
Wheels and tyres must be cleaned of
mud and inspected for damage -
ensure there are no lumps or bulges
in the tyres or exposure of the ply or
cord structure.
Select the highest suitable gear and REMAIN
in that gear until a firm surface is reached. It
is generallyadvisable to use LOWrange
gears, as these will enable you to accelerate
through worsening conditions without the risk
of being unable to restart.
•
Brake discs and calipers should be
examined and any stones or grit that
may affect braking efficiency
removed.
Servicing requirements
Vehicles operated in arduous conditions,
particularlyon dusty, muddy or wet
terrain, and vehicles undergoing frequent
or deep wading conditions will require
more frequent servicing. See ’Owner
maintenance’and contact a Land Rover
dealer for advice.
In addition:
After wading in salt water or driving on
sandy beaches, use a hose to thoroughly
wash the underbody components and any
exposed body panels with fresh water.
This will help to protect the vehicle’s
cosmetic appearance.
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| Categories | Range Rover |
|---|---|
| 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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