Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
Running lower tire pressure off-road can improve your
ride comfort and vehicle traction. Reducing the tire air
pressure allows the tire to bulge slightly, improving its
surface area for better flotation and ability to mold or
form to the ground contour. Different terrain, tires, and
vehicles require different tire pressure. Hard surfaces like
rock and heavier vehicles require higher pressures than
softer surfaces such as sand and lighter vehicles. You will
need to experiment to determine what is right for your
situation. It is easier and faster to let air out than it is to
replace it so, start high and lower it as required. Remem-
ber you must return the tires to normal air pressure
before driving on road or at highway conditions. Be sure
you have a way to return the tires to their normal on road
air pressure.
CAUTION!
Reduced tire pressure increases the risk of tire dam-
age and may cause tire unseating with total loss of air
pressure. To reduce the risk of tire unseating, while at
a reduced tire pressure, drive at slower speeds and
avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Vehicle Recovery
If you drive off-road, you may encounter a situation
where you will need to recover your vehicle. Vehicle
recovery should always be given consideration before
attempting a questionable obstacle. You should never go
off-road driving without the ability to recover your
vehicle from a situation. Having another vehicle with
you usually works best for most situations. The first
thing to do is assess the situation. Why are you stuck?
Are you hung up on something? Would it be easier to go
forward or to go backward? Can you still move the
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Summary of Contents for 2014 Ram Truck 1500
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Page 197: ...Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 ...
Page 198: ...Fast Tone Continuous Tone 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 284: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MIDLINE 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
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Page 383: ...Operating Tips Chart 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 ...
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