82 SAFE OPERATION
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Traversing Hills ides
When driving across t
he side of a hill, re du ce vehi-
cle speed and exercise extreme caution to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Avoid h ills with slippery
sides that will cause
you to lose traction. Also avoid
traversing hillside s cove red with rocks or other ob-
stacles which may cause you to lose your balance
or tip over.
When driving on soft terrain, steer slightly uphill to
keep the vehicle on a straight lin e across the hills ide .
If the ve hicle b egin
s to tip , steer downhill if possible
to regain control.
Sliding and Skidding
Obviously, on slippe
ry or loose surfaces, special
care is required. Sliding any vehicle may be haz-
ardous because the wheels may suddenly regain
traction and cause th
e vehicle to tip or overturn.
Therefore, never drive “over your head” or when you
are unsure or unprepared for the surface.
Oftenyoucancorrec
t a skid by turning the wheels
in the direction of the skid. Do not apply heavy brak-
ing force or accelerate whe n skidding, since this may
cause further loss
of control.
Use caution and maintain low s peeds to avoid un-
controlled skidding on areas covered with clay, mud,
ice, or snow. Use “
4WD” and low range gearing
efficiently (KAF400H/K/L/M/N). These conditions
are particularly hazardous when descending a hill
or making a turn. R
emembe r that t his vehicle is no t
for use on public streets, roads, or highways.
Remember
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Be especially careful on very slippery surfaces.
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Don’t drive on public streets, roads, or highways.