Driving Techniques
CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES
When the vehicle is back on level ground or
where traction can be regained, a faster
approach will probably enable the hill to be
climbed. However, DO NOT take unnecessary
risks, if the hill is too difficult to climb, find an
alternative route.
ALWAYS follow the fall line of the slope -
travelling diagonally could encourage the
vehicle to slide broadside down the slope.
Steep climbs will usually require the LOW gear
range. If the surface is loose or slippery, use
sufficient speed in the highest practical gear to
take advantage of your vehicle's momentum.
However, too high a speed over a bumpy
surface may result in a wheel lifting, causing the
vehicle to lose traction. In this case try a slower
approach. Traction can also be improved by
easing off the accelerator just before loss of
forward motion.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reverse down a slope
without the engine running, or HDC and the
braking effect of the gearbox will be lost.
If the vehicle is unable to complete a climb, do
not attempt to turn it around while on the slope.
Instead, adopt the following procedure to
reverse downhill to the foot of the slope.
1.
Hold the vehicle stationary using both foot
and hand brakes.
2.
3.
Restart the engine if necessary.
Engage reverse gear LOW range (‘R’ for
automatic transmission).
4.
5.
Select hill descent control (HDC).
Release the handbrake. Then release the
foot brake and clutch (where applicable)
simultaneously, and allow the vehicle to
reverse down the slope using engine
braking and HDC to control the rate of
descent.
6.
7.
Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle
to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT apply
the brake or clutch pedal during the
descent - even a light application may
cause the front wheels to lock, rendering
the steering ineffective.
If the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate
slightly to allow the tyres to regain grip.
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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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