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Useful off-road driving equipment Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The checklist lists only a few of the items that could be very helpful when driving off-road ⇒ . If you have user's manuals or assembly instructions for the listed extra equipment, take them with you off- Checklist Checklist: Useful off-road driving equipment ⇒ : Water, compass, maps, flashlight and spare batteries. Cable winch, tow rod or tow rope strong enough for your vehicle. Mobile phone, shovel, blankets, and rubber boots, tape measure, and yardstick. Electric air compressor to connect to the 12 volt outlet in the vehicle for inflating the tires. A wooden plank about 2 inches thick and 3 feet long or similar aluminum frame as traction aid for a stuck vehicle or as a base for the vehicle jack. Snow chains for all 4 tires, additional spare tires.
WARNING Accidents and severe personal injury can result from the improper use of tools or equipment Safety and off-road driving Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Proper seating position and safety belt use is always important, regardless of whether you are on the Every person in the vehicle must sit properly and wear his or her safety belt whenever the vehicle is moving Every occupant must properly fasten the safety belt belonging to the seat he or she occupies and keep the belt properly fastened while riding in the vehicle. This applies to the driver and all Safety belts save lives – on the road and off. Distance to the steering wheel When driving off-road, you may want to sit a little differently than you would for normal highway Depending on the terrain, you may need more strength to control the steering wheel because of the Sit so that you can clearly see the terrain in front of you, especially when you are driving up or down cover on the steering wheel is less than 10 inches ⇒ page 78, Adjusting the seating position. Suitable shoes Never wear shoes with a slippery sole or high-heels when driving off-road, and never drive off-road |