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For very large dips, ditches or
small washes, coast in, using the
engine as a brake (transmission
and transfer case lowest gears).
Then, use the low ranges in
the transmission and transfer case
to power out.
Roll The Tires Over Large Rocks
Do not straddle large rocks; drive
over them, letting the tire cover
the rock. The tread of the tire
is thicker and tougher than the
sidewall of the tire and is more
resilient to impact than underbody
components.
Log Crossing
Using the proper technique, the
vehicle will cross logs up to
10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter.
Approach the log at approximately a
15° angle (A) with the transmission
in 1 (First) and the transfer case
in Four-Wheel-Low Lock and “walk”
the vehicle over, one tire at a
time. It may be necessary to
modulate the brake pedal and
accelerator to avoid spin-out. Ease
the vehicle down from the log
with the brake.
Driving on Hills
Off-road driving often takes you up,
down, or across a hill. Driving
safely on hills requires good
judgment and an understanding of
what the vehicle can and cannot do.
There are some hills that simply
cannot be driven, no matter how well
built the vehicle.
{ CAUTION
Many hills are simply too steep for
any vehicle. If you drive up them,
you will stall. If you drive down
them, you cannot control your
speed. If you drive across them,
you will roll over. You could be
seriously injured or killed. If you
have any doubt about the
steepness, do not drive the hill.
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