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Never drive off-road alone. Always drive off-road in a team of at least two other off-road vehicles. Unexpected situations can always occur.

We recommend that you carry equipment you can use for calling for help.

Stop your vehicle when you reach difficult sections, and walk along the path ahead to reconnoitre it.

Drive slowly over the brows of hills so the vehicle does not lose contact with the ground as this could cause damage, leaving you unable to

manoeuvre.

Drive slowly when the route is difficult. Shift up a gear when on slippery ground and always keep the vehicle in motion.

Always look for flat and firm surfaces. The ground is predominantly soft when driving off-road meaning the tyres could sink into the ground.

This will reduce ground clearance and the wading depth.

Even when driving at low speeds, always keep your distance from other vehicles. If the first vehicle suddenly gets stuck, the following vehicle

can stop without getting stuck.

NOTICE

Always ensure that there is enough ground clearance underneath the vehicle. Serious damage to the underbody could occur if the vehicle is

scraped. This damage could cause the vehicle to break down and thus make it impossible to drive on.

Do not slip the clutch or rest your foot on the clutch when driving off-road. When travelling over uneven ground, you could press the clutch

by mistake, and lose control of the vehicle. A slipped clutch also prevents power being transferred from the engine to the gearbox. Driving

with the clutch partially engaged causes premature wear to the clutch lining.

Useful accessories for off-road driving

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The checklist contains just a few items of equipment that can be very useful for off-road driving. If you have an instruction manual or fitting

instructions for these accessories you should always take them with you and consult them as necessary when driving off-road.

Checklist

Useful items when driving off-road:

Water, compass, maps and torch with spare batteries.

Winch, tow bar or rope with sufficient strength.

Mobile telephone, shovel, blankets and rubber boots.

Electrical air compressor for connection to the 12-volt plugs to inflate the vehicle tyres.

A plank of wood, approx. 4 cm thick and approx. 1 metre long or an aluminium frame of similar size: this will help to free a vehicle stuck

in the mud and provide a platform for a vehicle jack.

Snow chains, additional spare wheels, a breakdown set, jack and box spanner.

Changing gear

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The choice of gear depends on the terrain off-road.

Before attempting to drive through difficult terrain it can be helpful to stop and consider which gear you should select. After some time driving off-

road, you will learn which gear to select in conjunction with the low range and the differential lock for different types of terrain.

Basic points

With the correct gear selected, the vehicle will normally not have to be braked so much using the foot brake when driving downhill as the

engine braking effect will normally be sufficient.

You should only depress the accelerator as much as is required. If you accelerate too hard, the wheels could lose traction and you could lose

control of the vehicle.

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