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SAFE OPERATION - DRIVING SAFELY
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Hill Driving Conditions
When driving on hills or slopes, two things are highly important: be prepared for slippery surfaces or terrain
variations, obstacles, and brace yourself properly inside vehicle. If you climb or descend a hill that is too
slippery or has too loose a surface, you can lose control. If you go over the top of a hill at high speed, you
may not have time to prepare for the terrain on the other side. Avoid parking on a slope. Always put the
shift lever in PARK and activate the hand brake when stopped or parked, especially on an incline, to avoid
rolling. If you must park on a steep incline, block the wheels on the downhill side using rocks or other suitable
material.
Uphill Driving
Use the low gear (L) for uphill driving. Due to its configuration, this vehicle has very good traction even while
climbing, so much so that tip-over is possible before traction is lost. For example, it is common to encounter
terrain situations where the top of the hill has eroded to a point that the hill peak rises very sharply. This
vehicle is not designed to negotiate such a condition. Take an alternate route.
If you feel that the slope is getting too steep to climb, apply the brakes to immobilize the vehicle. Put the shift
lever in reverse (R), and back straight down the hill, barely releasing brakes to remain at low speed. Do not
attempt to turn around. Never coast downhill while the vehicle is in neutral. Do not perform hard braking, as it
increases the risk of tip-over.
Downhill Driving
This vehicle can climb steeper slopes than it can descend safely. Therefore, it is essential to assure that a
safe route exists to descend a slope before you climb it. Decelerating while negotiating a slippery downhill
slope could “toboggan” the vehicle, causing it to slide. Maintain steady speed and/or accelerate slightly to
regain control. Never slam the brakes and lock the wheels.