STARTING AND OPERATING
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isneeded.Vehiclespeedsinexcessof25mph(40km/h) steeringwheelnomorethana1/4turnquicklybackand
shouldbeavoidedwhenin4L(Low)range.
forth,whilestillapplyingthrottle.Thiswillallowthetires
togetafreshЉbiteЉandhelpmaintainyourmomentum.
Simultaneous Brake and Throttle Operation
Many off-road driving conditions require the simulta-
neoususeofthebrakeandthrottle(two-footeddriving).
When climbing rocks, logs, or other stepped objects,
usinglightbrakepressurewithlightthrottlewillkeepthe
vehicle from jerking or lurching. This technique is also
used when you need to stop and restart a vehicle on a
steepincline.
CAUTION!
On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high
engineRPMorvehiclespeeds,becauseenginebrak-
ingmaycauseskiddingandlossofcontrol.
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Mud
Deepmudcreatesagreatdealofsuctionaroundthetires
and is very difficult to get through. You should use
secondgear(manualtransmission),orDRIVE(automatic
Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand
Snow
In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at transmission), with the transfer case in the 4L (Low)
slowerspeeds,shiftthetransmissionintoalowgearand positiontomaintainyourmomentum.Ifyoustarttoslow
thetransfercaseinto4L(Low)ifnecessary.Donotshiftto toastop,tryturningyoursteeringwheelnomorethana
alowergearthannecessarytomaintainheadway.Over- 1/4 turn quickly back and forth for additional traction.
revvingtheenginecanspinthewheelsandtractionwill Mud holes pose an increased threat of vehicle damage
be lost. If you start to slow to a stop, try turning your andgettingstuck.Theyarenormallyfullofdebrisfrom
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