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Put in the gears smoothly and without jerks. If it is impossible
to put in the right gear when driving away from rest, then slightly
release the clutch pedal and try to disengage the clutch and put in
a gear again.
Use the reverse gear only after bringing the motor vehicle
to a complete stop.
On slippery roads drive the vehicle evenly at low speed.
Release the throttle pedal completely when braking with
the engine.
Brake the motor vehicle smoothly by gradually pressing the
braking pedal. Any braking increases the wear of the tires and the
fuel consumption. Avoid slipping of the wheels when braking, as it
increases the braking path and wear of the tyres. In addition, sharp
and hard braking could result in skidding of the motor vehicle.
When driving the motor vehicle on off-road surfaces (sand,
mud, snow etc.), slippery roads, steep inclines (more than 15°) and
on other heavy road sections, do not overload the engine. In these
conditions, engage the front axle in advance and use the reduction
gear of the transfer case when driving through particularly difficult
road sections. Engage and disengage the front axle in motion, and
use the reduction gear of the transfer case only after bringing the
motor vehicle to a complete stop.
Overcoming steep inclines and descents.
When driving on
roads with steep inclines and descents, the driver should be very
careful and have quick reflexes. Determine in advance the uphill
gradient and shift to the required gear which would provide a
required rim pull without shifting the gear. In order to overcome
a steep incline, use the reduction gear of the transfer case and the
first gear of the gearbox. Overcome steep inclines without stops and
turns the the extent possible. Overcome short steep inclines with
convenient access, and even road surface by speeding up without
using the reduction gear of the transfer case and by shifting the
gearbox to the second or third gear depending on the uphill gradi-
ent. If for some reason it is impossible to overcome the incline,
take all precautions and slowly descend by shifting to the reverse
gear. Descend gradually, do not speed up the motor vehicle and