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Slow down before entering a turn. The
basic turning technique is to drive at low
speed and gradually adjust the amount of
steering to suit the driving surface. Do
not make sudden sharp turns on any sur-
face. Refer to the sub-sections Driving
Uphill, Driving Downhill, Crossing
Obstacles, Driving in Reverse, Skidding
or Sliding, Crossing Water, or Crossing
Roads for more information.
If your vehicle ever skids sideways during
a turn, steer in the direction of the skid.
Also, avoid hard braking or accelerating
until you have regained directional control.
Driving Uphill
Always drive straight up the hill and
always avoid hills that are very steep.
1. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. Prior to starting the climb, shift into
low range, select four-wheel drive for
traction, and gradually press the accel-
erator; then maintain a constant speed.
3. If the vehicle stalls on a hill, press the
foot brake pedal to apply the brake,
shift into reverse, and slowly back
down the hill. Do not attempt to turn
around on a hill.
Driving Downhill
Always drive straight down the hill and
always avoid hills that are very steep.
1. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. Prior to descending the hill, shift into
low range and release the accelerator
to allow maximum engine braking.
Do not use four-wheel drive when
descending a hill. Engine braking can
cause the front wheels to slide reduc-
ing steering control.
NOTE: Use minimum braking (as
necessary) to maintain a slow
speed.
Crossing Obstacles
Crossing obstacles can be hazardous.
There is always the possibility of the
vehicle tipping. If you cannot go around
an obstacle, follow these guidelines:
1. Stop the vehicle and place the trans-
mission in park. Go out to inspect the
obstacle thoroughly from both your
approach side and the exit side. If you
believe you can cross the obstacle
safely, select four-wheel drive
(4WD).
NOTE: Selecting the LOCK posi-
tion on the rear differential lock
switch may be beneficial.
2. Approach the obstacle as close as
possible to 90° to minimize vehicle
tipping.
3. Keep speed slow enough to maintain
control but fast enough to maintain
momentum.
! WARNING
Use care in turns — turning the steer-
ing wheel too far or too fast can result
in loss of control or a rollover. Exces-
sive speed, driving aggressively, or
making abrupt maneuvers, even on
flat, open areas, can cause loss of
control, tipping, or rollover. Uneven
terrain, rough terrain, soft surfaces,
slippery surfaces, and paved sur-
faces can also cause a loss of control
or rollover in a turn. On loose or soft
surfaces, allow yourself more time
and distance to turn and slow down.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to turn around on a
hill.
! WARNING
Driving up hills improperly can cause
loss of control of the vehicle resulting
in serious injury or death. Use extreme
care when driving in hilly terrain.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to turn around on a
hill.
! WARNING
Driving down hills improperly can
cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in serious injury or death.
Never drive downhill at a high rate of
speed. Use extreme care when driv-
ing in hilly terrain.
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