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Page 171

Off-road driving 
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY SAND 
The ideal technique for driving on soft ground 
and dry sand, requires the vehicle to be kept 
moving at all times -soft ground and sand 
causes excessive drag on the wheels, 
resulting in a rapid loss of motion once 
driving momentum is lost. For this rP.ason, 
gear changing should be avoided. 
• Engage the DIFF LOCK. 
• Select the highest suitable gear and 
REMAIN in that gear until a firm surface is 
reached. It is generally advisable to use 
LOW...

Page 172

Off-road driving 
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 
(ice, snow, mud, wet grass) 
• With the DIFF LOCK engaged, select the 
highest gear possible. 
• Drive away using the MINIMUM possible 
throttle opening. 
• Drive slowly at all times, keeping braking 
to a minimum and avoiding violent 
movements of the steering wheel. 
• Disengage the DIFF LOCK as soon as a 
non slippery surface is reached. 
184 
DRIVING ON ROUGH TRACKS 
Although rough tracks can sometimes be 
negotiated in normal drive, it is advisable to...

Page 173

Off-road driving 
CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES 
Engage the DIFF LOCK and ALWAYS follow 
the fall line of the slope-travelling diagonally 
could encourage the vehicle to slide broadside 
down the slope. 
Steep climbs will usually require the LOW gear 
range. If the surface is loose or slippery, use 
sufficient speed in the highest practical gear 
to take advantage of the vehicles momentum. 
However, too high a speed over a bumpy 
surface may result in a wheel lifting, causing 
the vehicle to lose traction. In...

Page 174

Off-road driving 
ST293 
DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES 
A. Stop the vehicle at least a vehicle length 
before the slope and engage first gear 
LOW range with the differential locked. 
B. Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle 
in order to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT 
touch the brake or clutch pedals during 
the descent-the engine will limit the 
speed, keeping the vehicle under control 
provided the front wheels are turning. If 
the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate 
gently to maintain directional...

Page 175

Off-road driving 
TRAVERSING A SLOPE 
Before crossing a slope, ALWAYS observe the 
following precautions: 
• Check that the ground is firm and not 
slippery. 
• Check that the wheels on the downhill side 
of the vehicle are not likely to drop into 
any depressions in the ground and that the 
·uphill wheels will not run over rocks. tree 
roots, or similar obstacles that could 
suddenly increase the angle of tilt. 
• 
Ensure that passenger weight is evenly 
distributed, that all roof rack luggage is...

Page 176

Off-road driving 
WADING 
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The maximum advisable wading depth is 
0,5 metre (20 in.). 
Severe electrical damage may occur if the 
vehicle remains stationary  for any length of 
time when the water level is above the door 
sills. 
If 
the water is likely to exceed 0,5 metre (20 
in.) while the vehicle is moving, the following 
precautions MUST be observed: 
• Fix a plastic...

Page 177

Index 
A 
Access code .. ... . .. .. .. . . . .. .. . .. . ... .. . .. . . .. .. .. . .. ... . 16 
Accessories . . .. .. . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . . . .. 17 5 
After sales service.................................... 176 
Air cleaner element renewal .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... 137 
Air conditioning ......................................... 43 
Air filter .................................................... 137 
Air recirculation .. ..... ... .. ...... .. .....

Page 178

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Index 
F 
Fan control .. .. ........ ................ ........ ............ 41 
Fluid specifications .. .. .... .. .. ...... .. ... .. .... .. ... 159 
Fog lights................................................... 36 
Fuel ............................................................ 62 
Fuel consumption .................................... 170 
Fuel economy ............................................ 57 
Fuel filling .................................................. 63 
Fuel...

Page 179

Index 
R T 
Radiator blind .. .. ... .. . .. ... . . . .. ...... ........ ... ... .. .. 59 Taildoor .... ... ........... .......... ......................... 12 
Rear fog guard lights .. .. ...... .. ...... .. .. .... ..... .. 36 Temperature gauge.................................... 28 
Rear seats .................................................. 22 Total distance recorder .............................. 28 
Rear window heater .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .... .. ......... 36 Towing...

Page 180

Index 
Wheels & tyres ........................................ 171 
Winching ................................................... 78 
Windows ................................................... 38 
Windscreen washer ................................... 34 
Windscreen washer top-up ........................ 93 
. Windscreen wipers ..... .......... ... ..... ... .......... 34 
Wiper blade replacement ....... ........... ....... 1 00 
Wipers ....................................................... 34 
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