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! WARNING
Use only approved brake fluid. Never
substitute or mix different types or
grades of brake fluid. Brake loss can
result. Check brake fluid level and
pad wear before each use. Brake loss
can result in serious injury or death.
Parking
Parking involves following the previous
rules for braking; then:
1. After the vehicle stops, shift into
park; then turn off the ignition.
2. If you have to park on a hill, block the
wheels on the downhill side.
Basic Turns
Steering effort is at its lowest in two-wheel
drive (2WD). Greater effort is needed
when in four-wheel drive (4WD). The
greatest effort is needed when in four-
wheel drive and the differential is locked.
Slow down before entering a turn. The
basic turning technique is to drive at low
speed and gradually adjust the amount of
steering to suit the driving surface. Do
not make sudden sharp turns on any sur-
face. Refer to the sub-sections Driving
Uphill, Driving Downhill, Crossing
Obstacles, Driving in Reverse, Skidding
or Sliding, Crossing Water, or Crossing
Roads for more information.
If your vehicle ever skids sideways during
a turn, steer in the direction of the skid.
Also, avoid hard braking or accelerating
until you have regained directional control.
! WARNING
Use care in turns — turning the steering
wheel too far or too fast can result in
loss of control or a rollover. Excessive
speed, driving aggressively, or making
abrupt maneuvers, even on flat, open
areas, can cause loss of control, tipping,
or rollover. Uneven terrain, rough terrain,
soft surfaces, slippery surfaces, and
paved surfaces can also cause a loss of
control or rollover in a turn. On loose or
soft surfaces, allow yourself more time
and distance to turn and slow down.
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Driving Uphill
Always drive straight up the hill and
always avoid hills that are very steep.
1. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. Prior to starting the climb, shift into
low range, select four-wheel drive for
traction, and gradually press the accel-
erator; then maintain a constant speed.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to turn around on a hill.
! WARNING
Driving up hills improperly can cause
loss of control of the vehicle resulting
in serious injury or death. Use extreme
care when driving in hilly terrain.
3. If the vehicle stalls on a hill, press the
foot brake pedal to apply the brake,
shift into reverse, and slowly back
down the hill. Do not attempt to turn
around on a hill.
Driving Downhill
Always drive straight down the hill and
always avoid hills that are very steep.
1. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. Prior to descending the hill, shift into
low range to allow maximum engine
braking. Do not use four-wheel drive
when descending a hill. Engine brak-
ing can cause the front wheels to slide
reducing steering control.
NOTE: Use minimum braking (as
necessary) to maintain a slow speed.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to turn around on a hill.
! WARNING
Driving down hills improperly can
cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in serious injury or death.
Never drive downhill at a high rate of
speed. Use extreme care when driv-
ing in hilly terrain.
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