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182 Driving and the Environment
Embankment angle (front and rear) A A electrically driven tyre pump for connecting to the 12-volt power outlet of the
Transition from the horizontal plane to an upward slope or from a downward slope vehicle,
back to the plane. The angle indication determines the angle at which you can drive the a blanket and rubber boots,
vehicle down the embankment, at a slow speed, without the bumper or the under- snow chains,
body of the vehicle touching the ground. a timber plank which is approximately 4 cm thick and about 1 metre long can be
Slope angle A B used as a traction aid when the vehicle is stuck or as a base for the lifting jack,
The difference of altitude (upward slope) which is overcome on a stretch of road of 100 additional tools and a folding yardstick or a measuring tape,
m, is indicated in percentage or degrees, i.e the gradiant at which the vehicle can climb spare wheel and tyre repair kit,
a hill on its own (among other things, depending on the road surface and the engine shovel.
power).
Ground clearance A C Safe off-road driving
The distance between the road surface and the deepest point of the vehicle under-
body. Adopt a correct seated position and always fasten the seat belt correctly. Make sure
that your front passenger and your passengers seated on the rear seats always fasten
Ramp angle A D their seat belts correctly.
The angle indication determines the angle at which you can drive the vehicle over a When driving off-road, it is perhaps more useful to adopt a slightly different seated
ramp, at a slow speed, without the underbody of the vehicle touching the ramp edge.position. Depending on the terrain, an increased force may be required to turn the
steering wheel because the force is transferred from the front wheels to the steering
WARNING wheel. You must be seated in such a way that you have good front visibility, especially
When exceeding the maximum value given in the table page245, “Angle (in when driving uphill or downhill. You must never be seated in such a way that the
degree)”, this can result in serious injuries and/or vehicle damage. All of the distance between your chest and the middle of the airbag cover is less than 25 cm
data was determined on flat, firm and non-slip road surfaces as well as under page148.
dry weather conditions. There are no ideal off-road conditions. Therefore, Under no circumstances must you drive off-road with high heels, slippery or open
never completely go according to the maximum values, but always leave a shoes. You should wear shoes which fit your feet well and allow you to get a feel for the
safety margin. pedals.
Useful utensils WARNING
Many items can be very useful when driving off-road, for example:Observe the important guidelines page179.
compass and maps, Before driving off-road
torch and spare batteries, Make sure the tyres are suitable for the pl anned off-road journey. Before you drive
mobile phone or CB radio,
tow bar or tow rope with sufficient tear strength,through difficult terrain, equip your vehicle with off-road tyres.
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