Operation Manual

All Wheel Drive 117
Gripping the steering wheel
Terrain conditions can cause rapid and
unexpected movement in the steering,
especially rough terrain.
Pre pa ration
The duration, distance and conditions of
the off-road activity determ ine the extent
of the preparation that is required. The
following are given as guidelines.
Know the area where you will be driving,
either b y insp ection or from terrain ma ps.
Decide your route in advance and ensure
that it is a vehicular right of way
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.
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.
z Lights.
Maintenance - see pages 182 to 193.
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Ensure that the tyres (including the
spare 3) are inflated to the correct
pressure and are suitable for the p revailing
off-road conditions.
Tyre pressures - see page 207.
9 Wa rning
Be r e ady to deal with th e se m o ve me nts
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.
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Obs erv e na tiona l reg ula t io ns.