Off-road driving
DRIVINGONSOFTSURFACES &DRYSAND
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 should be avoided.
If the wheels have sunk, use an air bag lifting
device or high lift jackto raise the vehicle, and
then build up sand under the wheels so that
the vehicle is again on levelground. If a
restart is not possible, place ladders or other
load spreading aids to enhance traction
beneath the wheels.
DRIVINGONSLIPPERYSURFACES
(ice, snow, mud or wet grass)
Select ’D’(or ’4’if in LOWrange). In LOW
range, also select MANUALmode. (see
’Automatic transmission’for further
information).
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.
Drive away using the MINIMUMthrottle
possible. Drive slowlyat all times, keeping
braking to a minimum and avoiding violent
movements of the steering wheel.
Stopping the vehicle on soft ground
If you do stop the vehicle, remember:
Starting on an incline or in soft ground or
sand may be difficult. Always park on a firm,
levelarea, or with the vehicle facing downhill.
DRIVINGONROUGHTRACKS
On veryrough tracks, engage the LOWgear
range to enable a steady, low speed to be
maintained without constant use of the brake
pedal.
To avoid wheel spin, select ’D’position (or ’4’
if in LOWrange) and use the MINIMUM
throttle necessary to get the vehicle moving.
In LOWrange, select MANUALmode. (see
’Automatic transmission’for further
information).
If forward motion is lost, avoid excessive use
of the throttle; this will cause wheel spin and
tend to dig the vehicle into the sand. Clear
sand from around the tyres and ensure that
the chassis and axles are not bearing on the
sand before again attempting to move.
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| Categories | Range Rover |
|---|---|
| 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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