General recommendations
Attention:
- Before driving, make sure that the parking brake is released and the corresponding indicator is off.
- Do not keep your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can lead to dangerous overheating and excessive wear of the brake discs and pads.
- When driving down a long or steep slope, use the engine brake. Be aware that if you use the brakes excessively, they may overheat and not work properly.
- Be careful when accelerating or braking on slippery roads. Sudden acceleration or engine braking can cause the vehicle to skid or skid.
- Avoid driving through water obstacles with great depth, as large amounts of water entering the engine compartment can cause damage to the engine or electrical components.
- If possible, avoid sharp turns at high speed, as compared to a conventional car, the center of gravity is much higher, which makes the car more prone to roll over.
1. Always decelerate in strong headwinds. This will allow you to drive much better.
2. Washing your car or driving in water may result in "getting wet" brakes. To check, making sure that there is no traffic near you, lightly press the brake pedal. If normal braking is not felt at the same time, then the brakes are probably "wet". To dry them, carefully drive the vehicle, lightly depressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. If the brakes still do not work reliably, then contact the service.
3. Drive over the curb slowly and if possible at a right angle.
4. When parking on a slope, turn the front wheels so that they rest on the slope and the vehicle does not roll. Apply the parking brake and set the selector to the position "R". If necessary, place blocks under the wheels.
5. Do not use the parking brake if there is a possibility of it freezing, because snow or water that has accumulated around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it impossible to release it. When parking, set the selector to position "R" and place chocks under the rear wheels.
6. Prevent ice and snow from accumulating in wheel arches. Ice and snow that have accumulated in the wheel arches can make driving difficult. When operating in winter conditions, periodically check the wheel arches and clean off the accumulated ice and snow.
Off-road driving tips
Always try to observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious injury or vehicle damage:
1. In off-road conditions, always drive with extreme caution. Avoid unnecessary risk.
2. When driving off-road, do not grab the steering wheel spokes, the steering wheel may be pulled out of your hands and injure them. Keep both of your hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the steering wheel rim.
3. After driving in sand, mud, water or snow, be sure to check the effectiveness of the vehicle's brakes.
4. After riding on tall grass, mud, rocks, sand, shallow rivers, etc. check the underside of the vehicle for sticky or stuck branches, stones, sand, grass, etc. Clean the bottom of any foreign objects. If you operate the vehicle with objects stuck or stuck in the bottom, the possibility of breakage or fire cannot be ruled out.
Attention:
- Before overcoming water obstacles, first check the depth of the ford and the hardness of the bottom. Move slowly and avoid deep places.
- Take precautions to prevent water from damaging the engine or other mechanisms. If water enters the air intake, the engine can be severely damaged. Water can wash grease out of wheel bearings, leading to rust and premature failure, and can enter differentials, gearbox, and transfer case, resulting in poor gear lubrication.
- Sand and dirt that collects on the brakes can reduce braking performance and damage brake components.
- Always perform a maintenance inspection after every day of off-road driving, including rough terrain, sand, mud, or water.
5. Always while the car is moving, the seat belts of the driver and all passengers must be fastened.
Winter driving tips
1. Make sure the engine coolant is suitable for low temperature operation.
2. Check the condition of the battery. Low temperatures reduce battery performance, so the battery must be in good condition to start properly in winter.
3. Make sure the viscosity of the engine oil is suitable for low temperatures (see chapter "Maintenance and general inspection and adjustment procedures").
4. Pour antifreeze into the door locks.
5. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with low temperature windshield fluid.
Caution: Use only car window fluid, as other fluids may damage the paintwork or rubber seals.
6. Do not use the parking brake if there is a possibility of it freezing, because snow or water that has accumulated around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it impossible to release it. When parking, set the selector to position "R", and, if necessary, place chocks under the rear wheels.
7. Do not allow snow to accumulate in the wheel arches - this can make driving difficult.