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You’ll find other important information in this manual. See “Vehicle
Loading,” “Luggage Carrier’’ and “Tires”
in
the Index.
Traveling to Remote Areas
It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area.
Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad
surprises. Get accurate maps
of
trails
and terrain. Try to learn of any
blocked or closed roads.
It’s also
a
good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle.
If
something
happens to one
of
them, the other can help
quickly.
Does your vehicle have a winch?
If
so,
be sure
to
read the
winch
instructions.
In
a
remote area,
a
winch can be handy
if
you get stuck. But
you’ll
want
to know how to use
it
properly.
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
It’s
a
good idea to practice
in
an
area that’s safe
and
close
to
home before
you
go
into
the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and
different driving skills. Here’s what we mean.
Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes, for example, need
to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to
listen
for unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet,
and
body you’ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce.
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