Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in; rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in; abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering- Page 122

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Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in
rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in
abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering
wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes.

Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed
objects such as rocks and stumps.

You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before
driving. Map out your route before driving in the area.

If your vehicle gets stuck

If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow select the 4x4 ON operating mode.
It may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears,
stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the
accelerator in each gear.

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transaxle may occur.

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage
to the transaxle and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph).
The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Sand

When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid
area of the trail. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to a lower
gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly
and avoid spinning the wheels.

Mud and water

NOTE:

If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. Traction or brake
capability may be limited.

When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher
than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the
ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall.

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the
vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving
your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

Driving

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  • Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.
  • Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps.
  • Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transaxle may occur.
  • Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transaxle and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.
  • If you must drive through high water, drive slowly.
  • When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly.
  • Once through water, always try the brakes.