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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. Con-

trolling your vehicle is one of the keys to suc-

cessful 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.

CAUTION!

Never park your vehicle over dry grass or

other combustible materials. The heat from

your vehicle exhaust system could cause a

fire.

WARNING!

Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie

down cargo. Unsecured cargo can become

projectiles in an off-road situation.

When To Use 4L (Low) Range

When off-road driving, shift into 4L (Low) for

additional traction and control on slippery or

difficult terrain, ascending or descending steep

hills, and to increase low speed pulling power.

This range should be limited to extreme situa-

tions such as deep snow, mud, steep inclines,

or sand where additional low speed pulling

power is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of

25 mph (40 km/h) should be avoided when in 4L

(Low) range.

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