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Some points to consider:
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Slowly build up speed. Initially, drive at
a speed that allows ample time to fully
assess the terrain around you and to
understand how the vehicle responds
to both the terrain and your inputs.
Increase speed as comfort increases,
being mindful of how the vehicle
responds to various conditions at
different speeds.
•
Find a wide open place to experiment
with different functions on your vehicle
and different driving techniques. Try a
given maneuver with different
functions, such as drive modes,
four-wheel drive modes or switching
the electronic locking differential on
and off and see how your vehicle
responds. If the vehicle is tending to
push straight ahead when trying to
negotiate a turn, a light application of
the brake when turning could help turn
your vehicle. A wider entry to a corner
or entering a corner more slowly could
help your vehicle turn and allow you to
apply the throttle sooner after
negotiating the turn.
•
As speed increases, look farther ahead
of the vehicle so that there is time to
react to oncoming obstacles.
Remember that in many off-road
environments, obstacles can be hard
to see until they are relatively near. A
good strategy is to alternate between
looking far ahead and up closer to the
front of your vehicle when driving.
•
Remember that you may not be the
only one in a particular recreational
area. Be aware of others in your area.
This is especially true of motorcycles
and all-terrain vehicles that may be
more difficult to spot than a full-sized
vehicle.
2021 Bronco (TG1) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202101, First-Printing
Driving Hints
•
When driving in desert conditions, the
midpoint of the day is the most difficult
time to see many of the small ridges
and dips due to flat shadows from the
sun being at its highest point. Extreme
care should be taken at these times.
•
We encourage you to switch on
off-road modes for off-road driving.
See G.O.A.T. Mode Control (page
242).
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below approximately
-13°F (-25°C).
BREAKING-IN
Your vehicle requires a break-in period. For
the first 1,000 mi (1,600 km), avoid driving
at high speeds, heavy braking, aggressive
shifting or using your vehicle to tow. During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
DRIVING ECONOMICALLY
The following helps to improve fuel
consumption:
•
Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and
anticipate the road ahead to avoid
heavy braking.
•
Regularly check your tire pressures and
make sure that they are inflated to the
correct pressure.
•
Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule and carry out the
recommended checks.
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