The Basics Of Off-Road Driving - Jeep Wrangler 2011 Owner's Manual

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3. Remove the side step assembly.

The Basics Of Off-Road Driving

You will encounter many types of terrain driving off-

road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area

before proceeding. There are many types of surface

conditions: hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand,

mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on

your vehicle's steering, handling and traction. Control-

ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road

driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel

and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden

accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases, there are no

road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore,

you will need to use your own good judgment on what is

safe and what is not. When on a trail, you should always

be looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in

terrain. The key is to plan your future driving route while

remembering what you are currently driving over.

Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other

combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle

exhaust system could cause a fire.

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