GUIDE FOR SAFE USE
UPHILL
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have mastered basic maneuvers on flat ground. Drive
straight up hills, and avoid crossing the side of a hill, which increases your risk of rollover.
Practice first on gentle slopes before attempting sleeper hills. Always check the terrain
carefully before attempting any hill.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum, and steady throttle. For more traction and
control for climbing steeper and/or rougher slopes, shift into low gear and select 4WD or
4WD Diff Lock. Travel fast enough to maintain momentum, but not so fast that you cannot
react to changes in the terrain as you climb.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill if you cannot see clearly what is on the
other side there could be another person, an obstacle, or a sharp drop‐off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum when climbing, and decide you will be unable
to continue, use the brakes to stop. Do not attempt to turn the vehicle around. With your
foot on the brake pedal, look behind you and plan your descent. Shift the drive select
lever into reverse so you can use engine braking to slow your descent. Release the brake
and begin to coast down the hill. Use engine braking as much as possible, gently applying
the brakes when necessary.
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