CROSSING OBSTACLES
Approach Angle
If you encounter a large dip in the
terrain, do not enter straight on.
Enter with an approach angle
between
1
SO® and
75°
@.
For very large dips, ditches or
small washes, coast in (with the
transmission and transfer case in
the lowest gears) using the engine
as a brake. Then, use the low
ranges in the transmission and
transfer case to power out.
large Rocks
Roll the tyres over large rocks. Do
not straddle large rocks. Drive over
them, letting the tyre envelop
the rock. The tread of the tyre is
thicker and tougher than the
side wall of the tyre and is more
resilient to impact than underbody
components.
Section 3
log Crossing
Using the proper technique, the
vehicle will cross logs up to
25.4
em
(1 0
inches) in diameter.
Approach the log at approximately
a
15°
angle® with the transmission
in first gear and the transfer case in
four-Wheel Low Lock, and "walk"
the vehicle over, one tyre at a time.
It may be necessary to alternate
between your brake pedal and
accelerator to avoid spin-out. Ease
the vehicle down from the log
using your brake.
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