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CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES

Engage the DIFF LOCK and ALWAYS follow

the fall line of the slope - travelling diagonally

could encourage the vehicle to slide broadside

down the slope.

Steep climbs will usually require the LOW gear

range. If the surface is loose or slippery, use

sufficient speed in the highest practical gear

to take advantage of the vehicle’s momentum.

However, too high a speed over a bumpy

surface may result in a wheel lifting, causing

vehicles not fitted with Traction control to lose

traction. In this case try a slower approach.

Traction can also be improved by easing off

the accelerator just before loss of forward

motion.

If the vehicle is unable to complete a climb, do

not attempt to turn it around while on the

slope. Instead, adopt the following procedure

to reverse downhill to the foot of the slope:

1. Hold the vehicle stationary using both foot

and hand brakes.

2. Restart the engine if necessary.

3. Engage reverse gear LOW range.

4. Release the handbrake. Then release the

foot brake and clutch simultaneously, and

allow the vehicle to reverse down the

slope using engine braking to control the

rate of descent.

5. Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle

in order to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT

apply the brake or clutch pedal during the

descent.

6. If the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate

slightly to allow the tyres to regain grip.

When the vehicle is back on level ground or

where traction can be regained, a faster

approach will probably enable the hill to be

climbed. However, DO NOT take unnecessary

risks, if the hill is too difficult to climb, find an

alternative route.

WARNING

The engine must be restarted before

reversing down the slope, as there will be

no servo assistance to the brakes unless the

engine is running.

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