Manual Land Rover Defender 130 (page 186 of 191) (English)

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TRAVERSING A SLOPE

Before crossing a slope, ALWAYS observe the

following precautions:

• Check that the ground is firm and not

slippery.

• Check that the wheels on the downhill side

of the vehicle are not likely to drop into

any depressions in the ground and that the

’uphill’ wheels will not run over rocks, tree

roots, or similar obstacles that could

suddenly increase the angle of tilt.

• Ensure that passenger weight is evenly

distributed, that all roof rack luggage is

removed and that all other luggage is

properly secured and stowed as low as

possible. Always remember; any sudden

movement of the load could cause the

vehicle to overturn.

• Rear seat passengers should sit on the

uphill side of the vehicle or, in extreme

conditions, should vacate the vehicle until

the sloping ground has been safely

negotiated.

NEGOTIATING A ’V’ SHAPED GULLY

Observe extreme caution! Steering up either

of the gully walls could cause the side of the

vehicle to be trapped against the opposite

gully wall.

DRIVING IN EXISTING WHEEL TRACKS

As far as possible allow the vehicle to steer

itself along the bottom of the ruts. However,

always keep a light hold of the steering wheel

to prevent it from spinning free.

Particularly in wet conditions, if the steering

wheel is allowed to spin free, the vehicle may

appear to be driving straight ahead in the ruts,

but in actual fact (due to the lack of traction

caused by the wet ground) is unknowingly on

full right or left lock. Then, when level ground

is reached, or if a dry patch is encountered,

the wheels will find traction and cause the

vehicle to suddenly veer to left or right.

CROSSING A RIDGE

Approach at right angles so that both front

wheels and then both rear wheels cross the

ridge together - an angled approach could

cause traction to be lost (if Traction control is

not fitted) through diagonally opposite wheels

lifting from the ground at the same time.

CROSSING A DITCH

With the DIFF LOCK engaged, cross ditches at

an angle so that three wheels always maintain

contact with the ground (if approached head

on, both front wheels will drop into the ditch

together, possibly resulting in the chassis and

front bumper being trapped on opposite sides

of the ditch).

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