Operation Manual

Driv in g and op e ra tio n118
Always exercise caution when in slippery
conditions (caused by sand, gravel, water,
snow or ice on the road), in order to
maintain vehicle control.
Use the accelerator to control the vehicle -
keep brake peda l use to a minimum.
z Do not slip the clutch.
z Do not spin the wheels.
z Do not make exaggerated or jerky
steering movements.
Driving a vehicle in snow and ice should be
undertaken with extreme caution:
z Select a gear suitable for the conditions.
z Start the vehicle moving with minimal
engine revs, low gear and c om bined
clutch a nd accelerator control.
z Change to a higher gear as quickly as
possible, to keep the engine revs low.
z With automatic transmission 3, select
drive range D and press button n, to
activate the Winter programme.
Off-road driving
During off-road driving, you will encounter
a variety of driving conditions and
circumstances too numerous to list here.
Always use good judgement and common
sense. If you feel uncomfortable about
tackling a given situation, do not attempt
it.
Avoid protruding objects (such as rocks or
tree stumps) that may dama ge the
underbody and tyres of your vehicle.
Test the brakes after operating in mud, to
clear excess mud from the braking
surfaces .
Gripping the steering wheel
Terrain conditions can cause rapid and
une xpe cted movem ent in the steering,
especially rough terrain.
Preparation
The duration, distance and conditions of
the off-road activity determine the extent
of the preparation that is required. The
following are given as g uidelines.
Know the area where you will b e driving,
either by inspection or from terrain maps.
Decide your route in advance and ensure
that it is a vehicular right of way
1)
.
Make a thorough check of the vehicle.
Check the following:
z Oil, water, fuel, brake and clutch fluid
levels,
z Drive belts,
z Windscreen wiper and wash system,
z Lights.
Maintenance - see pages 122, 192.
9 Warning
Be ready to deal with these movements
by having a firm grip on the outer rim of
the steering wheel with the thumbs
outside the spokes, to guard against
injury from kickback.
1)
Observe national regulations.