Off-road driving
Loss of traction
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
If the vehicle is immobile due to loss of tyre
grip, the following hints could be of value:
After driving off-road
Before rejoining the public highway, or
driving at speeds above 25 mph (40
km/h), consideration should be given to
the following:
•
Avoid prolonged wheel spin; this will only
make matters worse. The electronic
traction control (ETC) will prevent wheel
spin; drive will be diverted from a spinning
wheel and the remaining wheel will then
provide the traction necessary to
•
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.
overcome difficult driving conditions.
•
Remove obstacles rather than forcing the
vehicle across them.
•
Brake discs and calipers should be
examined and any stones or grit that
may affect braking efficiency
removed.
•
•
Clear clogged tyre treads.
Reverse as far as possible, then attempt
an increased speed approach; additional
momentum may overcome the obstacle.
Servicing requirements
•
Brushwood, sacking or any similar
materialplaced in front of the tyres may
improve tyre grip.
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
retailer 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 and help prevent
corrosion.
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| Categories | Range Rover |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2002 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Range Rover |
| 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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