Ford BRONCO 2023 - OFF ROAD; Driving Off Road; Driving in Snow and Ice; Driving in Sand

OFF ROAD
DRIVING OFF ROAD
O-road driving is driving your vehicle on unsurfaced roads or
trails made from dirt, rocks, sand and mud. Before going o
road, consult your local governmental agencies to determine
designated o road trails and recreation areas. Also, be sure to
understand any o-road vehicle registration requirements for
the area in which you plan on driving.
Before you venture o road, equip yourself with a clear mental
picture of the underside of your vehicle. Learn the location of
the fuel tank, engine sump and dierentials. Learn the location
of any low hanging items and any skid plates that may be on
the vehicle. You can avoid snagging them on rocks and other
obstacles if you know where they are.
We recommend driving at least two vehicles while o-roading.
The buddy system helps make sure that help is close at hand
should a vehicle become stuck or damaged. We recommend
taking supplies such as a first aid kit, supply of water, tow strap,
and cell or satellite phone any time you plan an
o-road excursion.
DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE
Your vehicle could slide driving on snowy or icy roads. Turn
the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain
control. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick
changes of direction on snow and ice. Slowly and steadily
apply the accelerator when starting from a full stop. Avoid
sudden braking. Make sure you allow sucient distance
between you and other vehicles for stopping. In emergency
stopping situations, apply the brake pedal firmly. Do not pump
the brake pedal.
DRIVING IN SAND
When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most
solid area of the trail. Drive through the terrain without varying
vehicle speed. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid excessive
wheel slip. Use the vehicle’s momentum to maintain forward
motion in sand. Avoid coming to a stop on steep sand slopes as
the vehicle may not be able to continue forward motion aer it
has stopped.
DRIVING IN MUD
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction
when you are driving in mud. Even four-wheel drive vehicles
can lose traction in slick mud. If your vehicle does slide, steer in
the direction of the slide until you regain control of your vehicle.
Aer driving through mud, clean o any excess mud stuck on
wheels and tires and rotating driveshas as it can cause an
imbalance that could damage drive components.
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