Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER Owner's Handbook Manual page 192

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Use a low gear and try to drive at a constant
speed when driving on gravel roads or muddy
roads.
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Do not race the engine when attempting to
move out of mud. Racing the engine is useless
and even worsens the condition as the spinning
wheels will make ruts deeper. Instead, place
thick cloth, gravel or the like under tires, and
select the 1st or reverse gear alternately or, in a
vehicle with DUONIC system, shift the gearshift
lever into the "D" and "R" positions alternately to
move the vehicle back and forth until you can
drive out.
CAUTION
Do not operate a vehicle with DUONIC system in
this way for more than 5 minutes since it causes
the transmission oil to heat up rapidly.
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Drive very slowly on bumpy roads and take care
not to allow the undercarriage to bottom out.
If the muffler strikes a rock or other obstacle, its
catalyst or other internal elements may be
damaged. Have it checked by an authorized
MITSUBISHI FUSO distributor or dealer.
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Avoid sudden steering and sudden braking on
roads which are slippery from rain. Conditions
are especially dangerous just after it begins to
rain. Use engine braking and the exhaust brake
together with the wheel brakes to decelerate.
Note, however, that sudden engine braking can
cause a skid. Drive at a speed at which you can
stay comfortably in control of the vehicle.
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When the vehicle is driven through puddles or
washed with water, braking performance can be
reduced by water entering the brake drums or
working areas of the brake discs (depending
whether the vehicle has drum brakes or disc
brakes). In this event, drive slowly with light
pressure on the brake pedal to dry out the
brakes. Pay attention to nearby vehicles while
doing so.
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