Driving and the Environment 199
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Switch on the Off-road mode.
WARNING (continued)
Before the journey begins, check how the route continues. If you drive up a
steep hill, the vehicle faces the sky and you cannot see what is in front of the vehicle.
restart the engine. Engage the reverse gear and carefully drive backwards.
Use the engine braking power and press the foot brake in order to maintain
a slow and constant speed.
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Do not shift gears during the climbing phase. Depress the accelerator only as
much as is necessary in order to handle the slope.
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If the engine does not start, let the vehicle roll back in its own track. Press
the foot brake in order to maintain a slow and constant speed.
Never let the vehicle roll down the hillside at idling speed. You can lose
If you can go no further on a slope:
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never turn the vehicle,
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the control over your vehicle.
if the engine cuts out, press the foot brake and restart the engine,
engage the reverse gear and carefully drive backwards,
press the foot brake in order to maintain a constant speed.
Driving at an angle on a hillside
Driving downhill
Driving at an angle on a hillside is one of the most dangerous situations while
driving off-road. It may look harmless, but you must never underestimate such a
trip. Basically you should avoid moving your vehicle into a sideways position on a
hillside. The vehicle can slide away uncontrollably or roll over.
If for compelling reasons, you must drive at an angle on a hillside and there is a risk
your vehicle may tilt, drive immediately straight down. Concentrate on steering
your vehicle.
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Switch on the Off-road mode.
Check before driving in a tilted position, whether there is a different and safer route.
If you have to drive in a tilted position, then the ground should be as firm and even
as possible. On soft or slippery ground, the vehicle may slide sideways or roll over.
Make sure that the inclination is not too steep because of surface irregularities.
Otherwise, the vehicle can roll over and then roll down the hillside.
Shift into first gear to drive downhill on steep hillsides, in order to use the
Downhill Drive Support to its maximum.
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Press the foot brake gently, so you do not lose the control over your vehicle.
If it is feasible and safe, drive straight down (maximum gradient).
Do not move the gearshift lever into Neutral.
If the vehicle is at a steep angle, the wheels on the low side must not sink deeply
into the ground or into troughs and you must not drive over stones, tree stumps or
other obstructions with the alternate raised wheels.
WARNING
If there is a risk your vehicle may tilt, drive immediately downhill and lightly depress
the accelerator. The centre of gravity of the vehicle should be as low as possible. The
weight of all the occupants of the vehicle should be evenly distributed. Taller and
heavier people should be seated on the raised side of the vehicle. The luggage on
the roof should be removed and secured, as the vehicle could tilt by a sudden
shifting of the luggage.
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Never attempt to drive uphill or downhill if it is too steep for your vehicle.
The vehicle could slip or roll over - risk of accident!
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Never choose a dangerous route and never take a risk which could jeop-
ardize your safety and that of your passengers. If you cannot go on or if you
doubt the safety of the route, turn back and choose another way.
A passenger, seated at the rear, should always remain seated on the seat facing up
the hill during such a journey. In an extreme case, the passenger must exit the
vehicle until the hillside is safely crossed.
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Never attempt to make a turn on a hillside. The vehicle can roll over and
then roll down the hillside. This can lead to serious damage and injuries.
If the engine cuts out on a slope or you can no longer go on for whatever
other reason, then stop. If the engine cuts out, press the foot brake and
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