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Operation
Driving instructions
Read this chapter carefully before you be-
gin off-road travel.
Familiarize yourself with the vehicle char-
acteristics and gear changing before you
attempt any difficult terrain off-road driv-
ing. We recommend that you start out with
easy off-road travel.
Special driving features for off-road
driving
The following driving features are available
for specific kind of operation:
ț ABS (୴ page 74)
ț ESP (୴ page 78)
ț 4-ETS (୴ page 77)
ț Differential lock (୴ page 148)
ț Transfer case (୴ page 145)
Off-road driving rules
̈ Engage the transfer case in position
LOW before driving under off-road con-
ditions (
୴ page 145).
̈ If necessary activate differential locks
(
୴ page 150).
The ABS, BAS and ESP are switched off
automatically when the differential
locks are activated.
̈ Fasten items being carried as securely
as possible (
୴ page 180).
Warning! G
Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will
make it easier to recognize unexpected ob-
stacles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never
turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehi-
cle cannot complete the attempted climb,
back it down in reverse gear.
Do not drive along the side of a slope (dan-
ger of vehicle rollover). If in doing so the ve-
hicle begins to show a tendency to roll,
immediately steer into a line of gravity
(straight up or downhill).
Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle.
You may lose control of the vehicle if you
use only the service brake.
Sand, dirt, mud and other material having
friction property can cause exceptional wear
and tear as well as brake failure.
Have the brakes checked for dirt build-up
and cleaned. There is otherwise a risk that
full braking power may not be available in an
emergency.