Land Rover Discovery Owners Handbook Exp Rover

Off-road driving
171 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 your vehicles
momentum. However, too high a speed over a
bumpy surface may result in a wheel lifting,
causing the vehicle to lose traction. In this...

Off-road driving
172
DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES
A.Stop the vehicle at least a vehicle length
before the slope and engage first gear
(1, for automatic transmission) 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 perfect
control provided the front wheels are
turning. If the vehicle begins to slide,
accelerate gently to...

Off-road driving
173
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
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
removed and that all...

Off-road driving
174
CROSSING A RIDGE
Approach at right angles so that both front
wheels cross the ridge together - an angled
approach could cause traction to be lost
through diagonally opposite wheels lifting
from the ground at the same time.CROSSING A DITCH
With the DIFF LOCK engaged, cross ditches at
an angle so that three wheels always maintain
contact with the ground (if approached head
on, both front wheels will drop into the ditch
together, possibly resulting in the chassis and
front bumper being...

Off-road driving
175 After wading
·
Drive the vehicle a short distance and
apply the foot brake to check that the
brakes are fully effective.
·
DO NOT rely on the handbrake to hold the
vehicle stationary until the transmission
has thoroughly dried out; in the meantime,
leave the vehicle parked in gear.
·
Remove the timing cover drain plug
(where fitted) and also any protective
covering from in front of the radiator
grille.
·
If the water was particularly muddy,
remove any blockages (mud and leaves)
from...