Off-Road Driving
Loss of traction
If the vehicle is immobilised due to loss of tire
grip, the following hints could be of value:
AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD
WARNING
•
Avoid prolonged wheel spin; this will only
make matters worse.
Before rejoining the public highway, or
driving at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h),
consideration should be given to the
following:
•
Remove obstacles rather than forcing the
vehicle to cross them.
Wheels and tires must be cleaned of mud
and inspected for damage - ensure that
there are no lumps or bulges in the tires or
exposure of the ply or cord structure.
•
•
Clear clogged tire treads.
•
Reverse as far as possible, then attempt an
increased speed approach - additional
momentum may overcome the obstacle.
•
If wheels and tires are not cleaned
properly, damage to the wheels, tires,
braking system and suspension
components could occur.
•
Brushwood, sacking or any similar material
placed in front of the tires may improve tire
grip.
CD Autochanger
•
•
•
Brake discs and callipers should be
examined and any stones or grit that may
affect braking efficiency removed.
The underside of the vehicle should be
checked for damage, especially the
suspension air springs and dampers.
Playing CDs while negotiating arduous off-road
terrain is not recommended. Severe jolting of
the vehicle may disturb the operation of the
autochanger, causing the disc to ‘jump’ or
‘skip’.
Any damage to paint or protective
coatings, should be rectified by a Land
Rover retailer as soon as possible.
If you have any doubt whether the vehicle has
been damaged, have the vehicle inspected by
a Land Rover retailer.
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
Vehicles operated in arduous conditions,
particularly on dusty, muddy or wet terrain, and
vehicles undergoing frequent or deep wading
conditions will require more frequent servicing.
See ‘OWNER MAINTENANCE’, page 176 and
contact a Land Rover retailer for advice.
After wading in salt water or driving on sandy
beaches, use a hose to 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 | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Language | Bulgarian, English |
| Product Name | Discovery Handbook |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | International |
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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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