Off-road driving
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WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
• DO NOT take unnecessary risks.
• Be prepared for emergencies at all
times.
• Your Range Rover has higher ground
clearance and hence a higher centre of
gravity than an ordinary passenger car.
An abrupt manoeuvre at an inappropriate
speed or on an unstable surface could
cause the vehicle to go out of control.
• Familiarise yourself with the
recommended driving techniques in
order to minimise risks to yourself, your
vehicle AND your passengers.
• Remove the CD autochanger before
arduous off-road driving.
• Always ensure that seat belts are worn
for personal protection in all off-road
driving conditions.
• DO NOT drive if the fuel level is low -
undulating ground and steep inclines
could cause fuel starvation to the engine
and consequent damage to the catalytic
converter.
• DO NOT drive off-road alone or without
letting someone know where you are
going and when you plan to return.
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES
These basic driving techniques are an
introduction to the art of off-road driving and
do not necessarily provide the information
needed to successfully cope with every single
off-road situation.
We strongly recommend that owners who
intend to drive off-road frequently, should
seek as much additional information and
practical experience as possible.
Gear selection
With the gearshift lever set at ’D’, the gearbox
automatically provides the correct gear for the
appropriate gear range selected (HIGH or
LOW). Remember that position ’1’ will hold
the gearbox in first gear to give maximum
engine braking when required.
HIGH range gears should be used whenever
possible; only change to the LOW range when
ground conditions become very difficult.
Uncontrolled spinning of individual wheels will
be limited by the viscous coupling unit which
is combined with the centre differential.
Braking
As far as possible, vehicle speed should be
controlled through correct gear selection.
Application of the brake pedal should be kept
to an absolute minimum. Harsh braking on
wet, muddy or loose surfaces could prove
dangerous.
NOTE: If the correct gear and gear range has
been selected, braking will be largely
unnecessary.
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