Off-road Driving
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES
Off-road Driving
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Off-road Driving
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely
essential that inexperienced driver's become
fully familiar with the vehicle's controls, in
particular the transfer gearbox, and also study
the off-road driving techniques described on
this and the following pages.
These basic driving techniques are an
introduction to the art of off-road driving and do
not necessarily provide the information needed
to successfully cope with every single off-road
situation.
We strongly recommend that owners who
intend to drive off-road frequently, should seek
as much additional information and practical
experience as possible.
WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
•
DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be
prepared for emergencies at all times.
Before driving off-road it is important that you
check the condition of the wheels and tyres and
that the tyre pressures are correct. Worn or
incorrectly inflated tyres will adversely affect
the performance, stability and safety of the
vehicle.
•
Familiarise yourself with the
recommended driving techniques in order
to minimise risks to yourself, your vehicle
AND your passengers.
Gear selection - manual gearbox
Correct gear selection is possibly the 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:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•
•
Always wear a seat belt for personal
protection in all off-road driving
situations.
DO NOT drive 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.
•
NEVER change gear or operate the 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.
•
As a precaution against accidental loss,
remove the towing eye cover from the
front spoiler before driving off-road
(see ‘TOWING EYES’, page 176).
•
•
Generally, and especially where slippery or
soft ground conditions prevail, the higher
the gear you select the better.
When descending very steep slopes always
select first gear in LOW range and Hill
Descent Control (HDC).
Inexperienced drivers are advised to stop the
vehicle (on firm ground) and carefully consider
which gear will be most appropriate for each
manoeuvre before continuing.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery Series II |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Dicovery Series II |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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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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