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entering any mud hole, get out and determine how deep it
is, if there are any hidden obstacles and if the vehicle can
be safely recovered if stuck.
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Sand
– Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full
tire pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail
maintain your vehicle's momentum and do not stop. The
key to driving in soft sand using the appropriate tire pres
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sure, accelerating slowly, avoiding abrupt maneuvers and
maintaining the vehicle's momentum. If you are going to
be driving on large soft sandy areas or dunes, reduce your
tire pressure to a minimum of 15 psi (103 kPa) to allow for
a greater tire surface area. Reduced tire pressure will dras
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tically improve your traction and handling, while driving
on the soft sand, but you must return the tires to normal air
pressure before driving on pavement or other hard
surfaces. Be sure you have a way to air the tires back up
prior to reducing the pressure.
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
While driving off road, you will encounter many types of
terrain. These varying types of terrain bring different types of
obstacles. Before proceeding review the path ahead to deter
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mine the correct approach and your ability to safely recover the
vehicle if something goes wrong. Keeping a firm grip on the
steering wheel, bring the vehicle to a complete stop and then
inch the vehicle forward until it makes contact with the object.
Apply the throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure
and ease the vehicle up and over the object.
Using A Spotter
There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle or
determine the correct path. Determining the correct path can
be extremely difficult when you are confronting many obsta
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cles. In these cases have someone guide you over, through, or
around the obstacle. Have the person stand a safe distance in
front of you where they can see the obstacle, watch your tires
and undercarriage, and guide you through.
CAUTION!
Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and
total loss of air pressure. To reduce the risk of tire
unseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, reduce your
speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
WARNING!
Crossing obstacles can cause abrupt steering system
loading which could cause you to loose control of your
vehicle.
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Страница 158: ...156 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Correct Folding Hold Panels Together Correct Folding Hold Panels Together...
Страница 162: ...160 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BASE MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Base Midline Instrument Cluster...
Страница 165: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Premium Instrument Cluster 3...
Страница 272: ...270 SAFETY Crew Cab Outboard Tether Anchorage Crew Cab Center Tether Anchorage With Head Restraint In Raised Position...
Страница 341: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components 5...
Страница 367: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Distance Setting 3 Bars Long Distance Setting 2 Bars Medium 5...
Страница 383: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Tone 5...
Страница 384: ...382 STARTING AND OPERATING Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Страница 385: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Fast Tone Continuous Tone 5...
Страница 392: ...390 STARTING AND OPERATING Slow Tone For Rear Only Fast Tone For Rear Only...
Страница 481: ...IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 479 Lug Wrench Adapter And Wrench 3 Placement of the jack is critical Jack Extensions Placement 6...
Страница 595: ...MULTIMEDIA 593 Compass Variance Zone Map 9...