Crossing Obstacles - Hummer 2008 H2 Owner's Manual

Crossing Obstacles

Approach Angle — a Key to Mobility
If you encounter a large dip in the terrain, do not
enter straight on; enter at an angle — 15° minimum
approach (A), 75° maximum approach angle (B).
For very large dips, ditches or small washes, coast in,
using the engine as a brake (transmission and
transfer case lowest gears). Then, use the low ranges
in the transmission and transfer case to power out.
Roll Your Tires Over Large Rocks
Do not straddle large
rocks; drive over them,
letting the tire cover
the rock. The tread of
the tire is thicker and
tougher than the sidewall
of the tire and is more
resilient to impact
than underbody
components.
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