Chevrolet 2010 Equinox User Manual download pdf (Page 225)

Driving and Operating 8-11

Controlling the vehicle is the key to

successful off-road driving. One of

the best ways to control the vehicle

is to control the speed. At higher

speeds:

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You approach things faster and

have less time to react.

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There is less time to scan the

terrain for obstacles.

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The vehicle has more bounce

when driving over obstacles.

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More braking distance is

needed, especially on an

unpaved surface.

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WARNING

When you are driving off-road,

bouncing and quick changes in

direction can easily throw you

out of position. This could cause

you to lose control and crash.

So, whether you are driving

on or off the road, you and your

passengers should wear safety

belts.

Scanning the Terrain

Off-road driving can take you over

many different kinds of terrain. Be

familiar with the terrain and its many

different features.

Surface Conditions: Off-roading

surfaces can be hard-packed dirt,

gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud,

snow, or ice. Each of these surfaces

affects the vehicle's steering,

acceleration, and braking in different

ways. Depending on the surface,

slipping, sliding, wheel spinning,

delayed acceleration, poor traction,

and longer braking distances can

occur.

Surface Obstacles: Unseen or

hidden obstacles can be hazardous.

A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can

startle you if you are not prepared

for them. Often these obstacles are

hidden by grass, bushes, snow,

or even the rise and fall of the

terrain itself.

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