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Driving Uphill
Always drive straight up the hill and
always avoid hills steeper than 15°.
1. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. Prior to starting the climb, shift into
low range, select four-wheel drive
for traction, and gradually press the
accelerator; then maintain a constant
speed.
3. If the vehicle stalls on a hill, press
the foot brake pedal to apply the
brake, shift into reverse, and slowly
back down the hill. Do not attempt
to turn around on a hill.
NEVER OPERATE UP OR
DOWN HILLS STEEPER
THAN 15°
Driving Downhill
Always drive straight down the hill and
always avoid hills steeper than 15°.
1. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. Prior to descending the hill, shift
into low range and release the accel-
erator to allow maximum engine
braking. Do not use four-wheel drive
when descending a hill. Engine
braking can cause the front wheels
to slide reducing steering control.
NOTE: Use minimum braking (as
necessary) to maintain a slow speed.
Crossing Obstacles
Crossing obstacles can be hazardous.
There is always the possibility of the
vehicle tipping. If you cannot go around
an obstacle, follow these guidelines:
1. Stop the vehicle and place the trans-
mission in park. Go out to inspect
the obstacle thoroughly from both
your approach side and the exit side.
If you believe you can cross the
obstacle safely, select four-wheel
drive (4WD).
NOTE: Selecting the LOCK posi-
tion on the differential lock control
may be beneficial; however, steering
effort will be increased.
2. Approach the obstacle as close as
possible to 90° to minimize vehicle
tipping.
3. Keep speed slow enough to maintain
control but fast enough to maintain
momentum.
4. Use only enough power to cross the
obstacle but still give yourself plenty
of time to react to changes in condi-
tions. Crawl over the obstacle.
! WARNING
Use care in turns - turning the steer-
ing wheel too far or too fast can result
in loss of control or a rollover. Exces-
sive speed, driving aggressively, or
making abrupt maneuvers, even on
flat, open areas, can cause loss of
control, tipping, or rollover. Uneven
terrain, rough terrain, soft surfaces,
slippery surfaces, and paved surfaces
can also cause a loss of control or
rollover in a turn. On loose or soft sur-
faces, allow yourself more time and
distance to turn and slow down.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to turn around on a hill.
! WARNING
Driving up hills improperly can cause
loss of control of the vehicle resulting
in serious injury or death. Use
extreme care when driving in hilly ter-
rain.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to turn around on a
hill.
! WARNING
Driving down hills improperly can
cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in serious injury or death.
Never drive downhill at a high rate of
speed. Use extreme care when driving
in hilly terrain.
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