Off-road Driving
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES
Use of engine for braking
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, including off-road recovery
techniques.
Before descending steep slopes, stop the
vehicle at least its length before the descent,
engage LOW range and then select HDC. Use of
manual CommandShift gear selection to limit
the transmission to lower gears will also
increase engine braking. Select ‘1’ or ‘2’ LOW
range, depending on the severity of the
descent.
We strongly recommend that owners who
intend to drive off-road frequently, should seek
as much additional information and practical
experience as possible.
While descending a slope (either forwards or in
‘R’ - reverse) it should be remembered that
HDC and the engine will provide sufficient
braking effort to control the rate of descent, and
that the brakes should not be applied.
Before driving off-road it is important that you
check the condition of the wheels and tires and
that the tire pressures are correct. Worn or
incorrectly inflated tires will adversely affect the
performance, stability and safety of the vehicle.
Accelerating
Use the accelerator with care - any sudden
surge of power may induce wheel spin and,
therefore, invoke unnecessary operation of
traction control, or in extreme conditions could
lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Gear selection
With the main selector lever set at ‘D’, the
gearbox automatically provides the correct gear
for the appropriate gear range selected (HIGH
or LOW). For greater vehicle control through
gear selection, manual CommandShift mode is
recommended.
Survey the ground before driving
Before negotiating difficult terrain, it is wise to
carry out a preliminary survey on foot. This will
minimise the risk of your vehicle getting into
difficulty through a previously unnoticed
hazard.
HIGH range gears should be used whenever
possible - only change to LOW range when
ground conditions become very difficult.
Braking
As far as possible, vehicle speed should be
controlled through correct gear selection and
the use of Hill Descent Control (HDC).
Application of the brake pedal should be kept to
a minimum. In fact, if the correct gear and HDC
have been selected, braking will be largely
unnecessary.
If the brake pedal is depressed when HDC is
active, HDC is overridden and the brakes will
perform as normal. If the brake pedal is then
released, HDC will recommence operating, at
reduced speed.
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