Off-road driving
WADING
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is
0,5
metre.
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.
CROSSINGARIDGE
Before wading, ensure the electronic air
suspension is set in either ’Standard’or ’High’
ride height.
Approach at right angles so that both front
wheels cross the ridge together; an angled
approach could cause traction to be lost
through diagonallyopposite wheels lifting
from the ground at the same time.
If the water is likelyto exceed 0.5 metre while
the vehicle is moving, the following
precautions MUSTbe observed:
CROSSINGADITCH
•
Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator
grille to prevent water from soaking the
engine and mud from blocking the
radiator.
Cross ditches at an angle so that three wheels
always maintain contact with the ground (if
approached head on, both front wheels will
drop into the ditch together, possiblyresulting
in the chassis and front bumper being trapped
on opposite sides of he ditch).
•
Ensure that the silt bed below the water is
firm enough to support the vehicle’s
weight and provide sufficient traction.
•
•
Select ’High’ride height.
Ensure that the engine air intake is above
the water level.
•
Select a low gear and maintain sufficient
throttle to prevent the engine from stalling.
This is particularlyimportant if the exhaust
pipe is under water.
•
Drive slowlyinto the water and accelerate
to a speed which causes a bow wave to
form; then maintain that speed.
At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.
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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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