Crossing A Ravine, Gully, Ditch,
Washout Or Rut
Review the path ahead before attempting
to cross any obstacle. Review the obstacle
from outside the vehicle for an
understanding of the terrain condition in
front of and behind the obstacle. Approach
obstacles slowly and inch the vehicle over.
Ditches and washouts should be crossed
at a 45 degree angle when possible.
Driving Over Logs
Review the path ahead before attempting
to cross any obstacle. Review the obstacle
from outside the vehicle for an
understanding of the terrain condition in
front of and behind the obstacle.
Approach obstacles slowly and inch the
vehicle over, approaching at a 15 degree
angle.
Note: It is best to have a front tire on top of
the log when the other begins to climb over.
If a large obstacle near the log such as a
rock cannot be avoided, choose a path that
places the rock directly under the tire
rather than the undercarriage of the
vehicle. This helps prevent damage to the
vehicle.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE AT HIGH
SPEEDS
Before off-road driving in unfamiliar areas
at high speeds, do a low speed
reconnaissance run to become aware of
any obstacles that you could encounter.
Your vehicle can incur damage if driven
beyond its capabilities. Skid plates and
rock rails are designed to help limit
damage to vital components and exterior
finishes, but cannot prevent all damage if
driven in extreme off-road conditions.
Damage to skid plates, rock rails and
exterior finishes as well as bent, cracked
or broken body, frame and chassis
components may not be covered by
warranty.
It is important that you take the time to
become familiar with the controls and
dynamics of your vehicle before
attempting higher speed off-road driving.
Some points to consider:
• Slowly build up speed. Initially, drive at
a speed that allows ample time to fully
assess the terrain around you and to
understand how the vehicle responds
to both the terrain and your inputs.
Increase speed as comfort increases,
being mindful of how the vehicle
responds to various conditions at
different speeds.
• Find a wide open place to experiment
with different functions on your vehicle
and different driving techniques. Try a
given maneuver with different
functions, such as drive modes,
four-wheel drive modes or switching
the electronic locking differential on
and off and see how your vehicle
responds. If the vehicle is tending to
push straight ahead when trying to
negotiate a turn, a light application of
the brake when turning could help turn
your vehicle. A wider entry to a corner
or entering a corner more slowly could
help your vehicle turn and allow you to
apply the throttle sooner after
negotiating the turn.
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2022 Bronco (TG1) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202109, First-Printing
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